Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to e3 (g1·8)
c9-22804Puzzle rating: 1340Theme: 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
15. Be3 Qxb7 16. Nxb7+
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to e3 keeps the pressure (+4.6).
- Well found: knight to b7 (+5.1).
- You win decisive material (+5.1).
- If instead Qxb7, then Nxb7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #636.
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