Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to e3 (g1·9)
c9-21735Puzzle rating: 1700Theme: 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
18. Bxe3 Qxe3 19. Bxc6 Qg1+ 20. Kd2 c3+ 21. Kxc3
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to e3 keeps the pressure (+4.1).
- Well found: bishop to c6 (+3.7).
- Strong! king to d2 is the sharp choice (+3.7).
- Great move! king to c3 keeps the pressure (+3.7).
- You reach a winning position (+3.7).
- If instead Qxe3, then Bxc6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #828.
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