Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to e3 (f4·3)
c9-15862Puzzle 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
14. Be3 Bb4 15. Qf2 O-O 16. Bc4
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to e3 keeps the pressure (+4.8).
- Spot on — queen to f2 (+4.6).
- Precise: bishop to c4 is the top choice (+4.5).
- You reach a winning position (+4.5).
- If instead Bd6, then g4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #550.
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