Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to e4 (h1·12)
c9-27259Puzzle rating: 1340Theme: 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
11. Be4 Qxd3+ 12. Bxd3
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to e4 keeps the pressure (+1.8).
- Spot on — bishop to d3 (+1.6).
- You reach a winning position (+1.6).
- If instead Qxd3+, then Bxd3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #731.
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