Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to e5 (d4·5)
c9-25707Puzzle 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
9. Bxe5 Bd5 10. Qxd5 cxd5 11. Bxh8 Rxh8 12. fxg5
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to e5 keeps the pressure (+2.7).
- A brilliant blow: queen to d5, and you stand better (+2.7).
- Stunning! bishop to h8 gives up material but you stand better (+2.8).
- Great move! pawn to g5 keeps the pressure (+3.0).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Bd5, then Qxd5 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #956.
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