Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to e6 (f5)
c9-01488Puzzle 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
14. Bxe6 Nxb6 15. Qxc5 Bxe6 16. Qxb6
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to e6 keeps the pressure (+3.2).
- Spot on — queen to c5 (+3.4).
- Precise: queen to b6 is the top choice (+3.3).
- You reach a winning position (+3.3).
- If instead Nxb6, then Qxc5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #548.
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