Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to e6 (f5·5)
c9-21361Puzzle 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
10. Bxe6 Nxc4 11. Bxg8
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to e6 keeps the pressure (+5.5).
- Spot on — bishop to g8 (+4.9).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Nxc4, then Bxg8 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #296.
Explore position #296Similar puzzles
Free, no ads · Android 8.0+ · coming soon to Google Play