Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to e5 (d4·7)
c9-22311Puzzle rating: 1480Theme: 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
16. Be5 Rxd2 17. Bxc7+ Kxc7 18. Rxd2
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to e5 keeps the pressure (+4.8).
- Well found: bishop to c7 (+4.6).
- Strong! rook to d2 is the sharp choice (+4.8).
- You reach a winning position (+4.8).
- If instead Rxd2, then Bxc7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #830.
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