Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to f3 (g2·3)
c9-21635Puzzle 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
26. Bxf3 Rxe1+ 27. Kg2 Bxg3 28. Qxe1
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to f3 keeps the pressure (+3.5).
- king to g2 develops smoothly.
- Strong! queen to e1 is the sharp choice (+3.6).
- You reach a winning position (+3.6).
- If instead Rxe1+, then Kg2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #6.
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