Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to e3 (d2·5)
c9-13092Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: 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
13. Bxe3 Nxd4 14. Ra2 d5 15. a6 Nb5 16. axb7
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to e3 keeps the pressure (+2.5).
- Spot on — rook to a2 (+1.4).
- A natural move: pawn to a6.
- Best move. pawn to b7 is exactly what the engine plays (+1.7).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead Nxd4, then Ra2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #459.
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