Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to e4 (b1·26)
c9-23223Puzzle rating: 1750Theme: 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
9. Be4 Bd5 10. Ne6+ Kg8 11. Nxd8
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to e4 keeps the pressure (+3.9).
- Well found: knight to e6 (+4.2).
- Strong! knight to d8 is the sharp choice (+3.9).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Bd5, then Ne6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #108.
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