Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to e2 (d3·2)
c9-26881Puzzle rating: 1250Theme: 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
36. Be2 Bxf5 37. Rg5+ Ke8 38. Rxg8+
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to e2 keeps the pressure (+7.5).
- Well found: rook to g5 (+10.3).
- Precise: rook to g8 is the top choice (+6.8).
- You win decisive material (+6.8).
- If instead Bxf5, then Rg5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #407.
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