Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to c4 (b3·43)
c9-26768Puzzle 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
10. bxc4 exf4 11. Rxe8+ Kxe8 12. Bxh7 fxg3 13. Bxg8
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to c4 keeps the pressure (+4.3).
- Spot on — rook to e8 (+4.2).
- Precise: bishop to h7 is the top choice (+4.5).
- Best move. bishop to g8 is exactly what the engine plays (+4.5).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead exf4, then Rxe8+ and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #288.
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