Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to e3 (c1·7)
c9-23136Puzzle rating: 1390Theme: 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
8. Be3 Qd6 9. Bd3 Ng4 10. bxc6 Nxe3 11. Nxe3
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to e3 keeps the pressure (+3.2).
- bishop to d3 develops smoothly.
- Precise: pawn to c6 is the top choice (+3.0).
- Best move. knight to e3 is exactly what the engine plays (+3.2).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead Qd6, then Bd3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #436.
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