Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to e6 (c8·2)
c9-08347Puzzle rating: 1058Theme: 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. Bxe6 fxe6 14. e4 Rf8 15. Rf1
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to e6 keeps the pressure (+5.1).
- Spot on — pawn to e4 (+4.6).
- A natural move: rook to f1.
- You reach a winning position (+4.6).
- If instead fxe6, then Ra3 and you stay on top.
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