Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to e2 (f1)
c9-13137Puzzle 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
18. Be2 Qf4 19. Qxa8 Bh4 20. Nd1
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to e2 keeps the pressure (+3.7).
- Spot on — queen to a8 (+3.7).
- Precise: knight to d1 is the top choice (+3.7).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Bh4, then Nd1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #470.
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