Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to b4 (e1·13)
c9-15770Puzzle rating: 2060Theme: 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
22. Bb4 Ne7 23. Bxe7 Rxe8 24. Rg3+
Why it works
- Sensible development: bishop to b4.
- Spot on — bishop to e7 (#3).
- Precise: rook to g3 is the top choice (#2).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Ne7, then Bxe7 and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #153.
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