Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to e5 (c3·3)
c9-07572Puzzle rating: 1072Theme: 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
6. Bxe5 f6 7. Bb2 d5 8. Nc3
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to e5 keeps the pressure (+4.4).
- bishop to b2 develops smoothly.
- Precise: knight to c3 is the top choice (+4.1).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead f6, then Bb2 and you win the bishop.
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