Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to e5 (a1·24)
c9-08681Puzzle rating: 1060Theme: 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
8. Bxe5 Bxe4 9. Ng3 Bb7 10. O-O
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to e5 keeps the pressure (+4.3).
- knight to g3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: king to g1.
- You reach a winning position (+4.1).
- If instead Bxe4, then O-O and you stay on top.
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