Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to e4 (d5·2)
c9-09029Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: 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
15. Bxe4 Nxa3+ 16. Ka2 Bf6 17. Bxh7 Nxh7 18. Kxa3
Why it works
- Brilliant! The bishop on e4 is a sacrifice that works — you are winning (+3.1).
- Well found: king to a2 (+2.9).
- Stunning! bishop to h7 gives up material but you stand better (+3.0).
- Best move. king to a3 is exactly what the engine plays (+3.1).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Nxa3+, then Ka2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #847.
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