Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to e4 (a8)
c9-15700Puzzle rating: 1250Theme: 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
8. Be4 d5 9. Bxg6 hxg6 10. Rxa1
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to e4 keeps the pressure (+2.5).
- A brilliant blow: bishop to g6, and you stand better (+2.5).
- Strong! rook to a1 is the sharp choice (+2.5).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead d5, then Bxg6 and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #582.
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