Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to e4 (b7)
c9-02339Puzzle 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
12. Be4 d5 13. cxd5 exd5 14. Bd3
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to e4 keeps the pressure (+2.9).
- Spot on — pawn to d5 (+2.9).
- Precise: bishop to d3 is the top choice (+2.8).
- You reach a winning position (+2.8).
- If instead f5, then Ne5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #700.
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