Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to e4 (g2·3)
c9-12599Puzzle rating: 1280Theme: 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
17. Bxe4 Bxe4 18. f3 Bxc2+ 19. Kxc2
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to e4 keeps the pressure (+4.2).
- pawn to f3 develops smoothly.
- Strong! king to c2 is the sharp choice (+4.4).
- You reach a winning position (+4.4).
- If instead Bxe4, then f3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #919.
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