Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to e4 (f3·10)
c9-20445Puzzle rating: 1150Theme: 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. Bxe4+ Nf6 15. Bxa8
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to e4 keeps the pressure (+4.3).
- Spot on — bishop to a8 (+4.4).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Nf6, then Bxa8 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #513.
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