Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to b3 (c2·5)
c9-24084Puzzle rating: 1250Theme: 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
21. Bb3 Qe7 22. Bxf7 Bxa3 23. Bxe8
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to b3 keeps the pressure (+2.4).
- A brilliant blow: bishop to f7, and you stand better (+2.9).
- Stunning! bishop to e8 gives up material but you stand better (+2.6).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Qe7, then Bxf7 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #936.
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