Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to e3 (c1·8)
c9-27534Puzzle rating: 1620Theme: 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. Be3 Ke7 20. Bxd4 exd4 21. Rxd4 f5 22. Rxc4
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to e3 keeps the pressure (+3.5).
- Well found: bishop to d4 (+3.9).
- Strong! rook to d4 is the sharp choice (+3.7).
- Best move. rook to c4 is exactly what the engine plays (+3.6).
- You reach a winning position (+3.6).
- If instead Ke7, then Bxd4 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #695.
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