Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to e4 (b1·17)
c9-07851Puzzle rating: 1097Theme: 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
13. Bxe4 Nf5 14. Qd3 a4 15. Nf2
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to e4 keeps the pressure (+2.5).
- queen to d3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: knight to f2.
- You reach a winning position (+2.6).
- If instead Nf5, then Nf2 and you stay on top.
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