Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to d7 (b5·5)
c9-21244Puzzle rating: 1060Theme: 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. Bxd7+ Nxd7 15. Bxe5 Nxe5 16. Nxe5
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to d7 keeps the pressure (+2.5).
- Spot on — bishop to e5 (+2.8).
- Strong! knight to e5 is the sharp choice (+2.4).
- You reach a winning position (+2.4).
- If instead Nxd7, then Bxe5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #198.
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