Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to e3 (d2·5)
c9-07880Puzzle rating: 1100Theme: 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. Bxe3 O-O-O 14. Qa2 Bc7 15. Be6+
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to e3 keeps the pressure (+3.0).
- queen to a2 develops smoothly.
- Precise: bishop to e6 is the top choice (+3.0).
- You reach a winning position (+3.0).
- If instead O-O-O, then Qa2 and you stay on top.
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