Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to b6 (g1·10)
c9-22648Puzzle 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
24. Bxb6+ Ke7 25. Bc5+ Bxc5 26. Qxe5+ Kf7 27. Qxe8+
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to b6 keeps the pressure (+5.1).
- Well found: bishop to c5 (+5.3).
- Strong! queen to e5 is the sharp choice (+5.3).
- Great move! queen to e8 keeps the pressure (+5.5).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Ke7, then Bc5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #302.
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