Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to e8 (h5·4)
c9-25983Puzzle 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
17. Bxe8 Rxe8 18. exd6 h6 19. Nh7 Rxe4 20. Rxg7
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to e8 keeps the pressure (+5.1).
- Well found: pawn to d6 (+5.2).
- Precise: knight to h7 is the top choice (+4.9).
- Best move. rook to g7 is exactly what the engine plays (+5.7).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Rxe8, then exd6 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #821.
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