Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to e4
c9-00477Puzzle rating: 780Theme: 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
4. Bxe4 Nd6 5. Bf3 Nxc4 6. d3
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to e4 keeps the pressure (+3.7).
- bishop to f3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: pawn to d3.
- You reach a winning position (+3.6).
- If instead Nd6, then Bf3 and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #520.
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