Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to e4 (d3·6)
c9-21010Puzzle rating: 1250Theme: 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
8. Be4 d5 9. Bxh7 Nd7 10. Bxg8
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to e4 keeps the pressure (+2.5).
- Well found: bishop to h7 (+2.7).
- Precise: bishop to g8 is the top choice (+2.2).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead d5, then Bxh7 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #294.
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