Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to e5 (b2·3)
c9-21972Puzzle rating: 1750Theme: 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
5. Be5 Bd6 6. Bxg7 Ne6 7. Bxh8
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to e5 keeps the pressure (+4.6).
- Well found: bishop to g7 (+4.3).
- Precise: bishop to h8 is the top choice (+4.7).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Bd6, then Bxg7 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #502.
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