Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to e2 (d3)
c9-18096Puzzle rating: 1110Theme: 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
10. Be2 Qf5 11. Bxh8
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to e2 keeps the pressure (+3.4).
- Spot on — bishop to h8 (+3.6).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Qf5, then Bxh8 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #530.
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