Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to e5 (g7)
c9-11967Puzzle rating: 920Theme: 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. Bxe5 d6 16. Bxh8
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to e5 keeps the pressure (+5.1).
- Spot on — bishop to h8 (+5.1).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead d6, then Bxh8 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #5.
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