Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to b4 (e1·9)
c9-21424Puzzle 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
11. Bb4 Rg7 12. O-O Bb5 13. Bxe7+
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to b4 keeps the pressure (+3.5).
- king to g1 develops smoothly.
- Precise: bishop to e7 is the top choice (+3.8).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Rg7, then O-O and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #59.
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