Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to e4 (h1·10)
c9-27687Puzzle 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
15. Bxe4 fxe4 16. Bc5 Be6 17. Bxd6 cxd6 18. Rxd6
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to e4 keeps the pressure (+3.9).
- bishop to c5 develops smoothly.
- Precise: bishop to d6 is the top choice (+3.6).
- Best move. rook to d6 is exactly what the engine plays (+3.9).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead fxe4, then Bc5 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #847.
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