Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to e5 (a1·23)
c9-08457Puzzle rating: 1052Theme: 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
9. Bxe5 Qxg5 10. Bxh8 Qxh4 11. Bxc8
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to e5 keeps the pressure (+1.8).
- Spot on — bishop to h8 (+2.1).
- Stunning! bishop to c8 gives up material but you stand better (+2.1).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Qxg5, then Bxh8 and you win the rook.
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