Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to e3 (f4·2)
c9-01135Puzzle rating: 970Theme: 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
11. Be3 Qa8 12. Bc5 bxa4 13. O-O
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to e3 keeps the pressure (+5.0).
- Spot on — bishop to c5 (+4.7).
- A natural move: king to g1.
- You reach a winning position (+4.7).
- If instead Qa8, then a5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #582.
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