Attack on the uncastled king: king to e1 (e2)
c9-22101Puzzle 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
19. Ke1 Bxe4 20. Bxe4 Nxe4 21. Rxh8
Why it works
- Great move! king to e1 keeps the pressure (+3.3).
- Spot on — bishop to e4 (+3.0).
- Strong! rook to h8 is the sharp choice (+3.8).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Bxe4, then Bxe4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #273.
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