Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to e7 (a3·2)
c9-23182Puzzle rating: 1560Theme: 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. Bxe7+ Kxe7 17. Qc5+ Kd7 18. Qxb6
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to e7 keeps the pressure (+3.9).
- Well found: queen to c5 (+3.9).
- Strong! queen to b6 is the sharp choice (+4.0).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Kxe7, then Qc5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #581.
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