Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to e3 (c1·4)
c9-08252Puzzle rating: 1080Theme: 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 Nxe3+ 14. Qxe3 Qxb2 15. Nb3
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to e3 keeps the pressure (+4.7).
- Well found: queen to e3 (+4.7).
- A natural move: knight to b3.
- You reach a winning position (+4.6).
- If instead f5, then Qf4 and you win the knight.
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