Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to c3 (e1·4)
c9-17829Puzzle rating: 920Theme: 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
20. Bxc3 Nxe5 21. Nxe5
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to c3 keeps the pressure (+4.3).
- Spot on — knight to e5 (+4.3).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Nxe5, then Nxe5 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #154.
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