Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to e6 (f5·2)
c9-02013Puzzle 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
8. Bxe6 fxe6 9. Nc3 O-O 10. Ba3
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to e6 keeps the pressure (+5.2).
- knight to c3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: bishop to a3.
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead fxe6, then Nc3 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #629.
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