Attack on the uncastled king: king to e1 (f1·2)
c9-12100Puzzle rating: 970Theme: 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
19. Ke1 O-O-O 20. Bxe7 Rd7 21. Bg5
Why it works
- Great move! king to e1 keeps the pressure (+2.2).
- Spot on — bishop to e7 (+2.4).
- A natural move: bishop to g5.
- You reach a winning position (+2.4).
- If instead O-O-O, then Bxe7 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #184.
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