Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to e3 (c1·6)
c9-15676Puzzle 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
18. Bxe3 Nd5 19. Bd2 e5 20. dxe5 Bxe5 21. Bxh7
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to e3 keeps the pressure (+3.9).
- bishop to d2 develops smoothly.
- Precise: pawn to e5 is the top choice (+4.4).
- Best move. bishop to h7 is exactly what the engine plays (+4.3).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Nd5, then Bd2 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #743.
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