Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to e4 (b1·25)
c9-24633Puzzle rating: 1620Theme: 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
10. Be4 Bxe4 11. Qxe4 Ra6 12. O-O-O Bd6 13. Bxa5+
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to e4 keeps the pressure (+3.0).
- Well found: queen to e4 (+3.0).
- Strong! king to c1 is the sharp choice (+3.1).
- Best move. bishop to a5 is exactly what the engine plays (+3.3).
- You reach a winning position (+3.3).
- If instead Bxe4, then Qxe4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #948.
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