Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to e5 (a1)
c9-00675Puzzle 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
5. Bxe5 d6 6. Ba1 Qxg4 7. Bxc6
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to e5 keeps the pressure (+5.0).
- Spot on — bishop to a1 (+4.8).
- Precise: bishop to c6 is the top choice (+4.8).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead d6, then Bb2 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #403.
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