Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to e4 (b1)
c9-01023Puzzle 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 h5 5. e3 hxg4 6. Qe2
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to e4 keeps the pressure (+4.8).
- pawn to e3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: queen to e2.
- You reach a winning position (+4.8).
- If instead c5, then e3 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #320.
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