Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to e2
c9-01553Puzzle 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
9. Bxe2 O-O 10. g3 d5 11. Bd3
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to e2 keeps the pressure (+5.6).
- pawn to g3 develops smoothly.
- Precise: bishop to d3 is the top choice (+5.2).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead O-O, then g3 and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #789.
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