Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to e3 (c1·2)
c9-02641Puzzle 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. Bxe3 Bxf5 11. Rxd4 Rxd4 12. Bxd4
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to e3 keeps the pressure (+6.2).
- Spot on — rook to d4 (+6.2).
- Precise: bishop to d4 is the top choice (+6.3).
- You win decisive material (+6.3).
- If instead Bxf5, then O-O and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #324.
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