Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to e5 (d4·6)
c9-26384Puzzle 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
19. Bxe5 Rxd2 20. Rxd2 Qxd7 21. Bc3 a5 22. Rxd7+
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to e5 keeps the pressure (+4.3).
- Well found: rook to d2 (+4.6).
- Precise: bishop to c3 is the top choice (+4.2).
- Best move. rook to d7 is exactly what the engine plays (+4.5).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Rxd2, then Rxd2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #896.
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