Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to e4 (c2·5)
c9-07573Puzzle rating: 1103Theme: 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. Bxe4 Bb8 15. Bf2 h4 16. Re1
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to e4 is exactly what the engine plays (+5.3).
- bishop to f2 develops smoothly.
- Precise: rook to e1 is the top choice (+5.8).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead b5, then Bxa8 and you win the bishop.
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