Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to e3 (g1·4)
c9-07561Puzzle rating: 1062Theme: 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. Be3 Bxe3+ 15. Rxe3
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to e3 keeps the pressure (+2.3).
- Well found: rook to e3 (+2.2).
- You reach a winning position (+2.2).
- If instead Bxe3+, then Rxe3 and you stay on top.
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