Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to f3 (d1·2)
c9-18939Puzzle 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
15. Bxf3 Nxe1 16. Rxe1
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to f3 keeps the pressure (+4.5).
- Spot on — rook to e1 (+4.8).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Nxe1, then Rxe1 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #513.
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