Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to e5 (b2)
c9-01392Puzzle 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
10. Bxe5 b6 11. c6 dxc6 12. O-O
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to e5 keeps the pressure (+5.8).
- pawn to c6 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: king to g1.
- You win decisive material (+6.0).
- If instead d6, then Qxh4 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #341.
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