Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to e4 (d3·5)
c9-12900Puzzle rating: 1010Theme: 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
14. Bxe4 O-O-O 15. Ne5 Be8 16. f4
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to e4 keeps the pressure (+3.3).
- knight to e5 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: pawn to f4.
- You reach a winning position (+3.3).
- If instead O-O-O, then Ne5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #698.
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