Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to e4 (b1·23)
c9-24401Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: 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
24. Bxe4 Rg3 25. Bxg6+ Rxg6 26. Rh8+ Kf7 27. Bxd8
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to e4 keeps the pressure (+4.5).
- Spot on — bishop to g6 (+4.6).
- Strong! rook to h8 is the sharp choice (+4.5).
- Best move. bishop to d8 is exactly what the engine plays (+4.2).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Rg3, then Bxg6+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #336.
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