Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to e6 (g4·5)
c9-25617Puzzle 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
24. Be6+ Kh7 25. Qb1+ e4 26. Qxe4+
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to e6 keeps the pressure (#4).
- Well found: queen to b1 (#3).
- Precise: queen to e4 is the top choice (#2).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kh7, then Qb1+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #105.
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