Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to e4 (f5·2)
c9-09227Puzzle rating: 1250Theme: 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
20. Be4 Ng4+ 21. Kg1 Rxe4 22. fxe4
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to e4 keeps the pressure (+3.0).
- Well found: king to g1 (+3.2).
- Strong! pawn to e4 is the sharp choice (+3.4).
- You reach a winning position (+3.4).
- If instead Ng4+, then Kg1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #896.
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