Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to e5 (a1·20)
c9-07528Puzzle rating: 1068Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
The tactical motive
Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
Solution & explanation
Main line
14. Bxe5 Qxe5 15. Ng6+ hxg6 16. Qxe5
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to e5 keeps the pressure (+4.5).
- Well found: knight to g6 (+4.5).
- Strong! queen to e5 is the sharp choice (+4.5).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Qxe5, then Ng6+ and you stay on top.
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