Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to e5 (a1·7)
c9-03186Puzzle 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
3. Bxe5 g5 4. Bxh8 Qxh8 5. Nc3
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to e5 keeps the pressure (+4.8).
- Spot on — bishop to h8 (+4.6).
- A natural move: knight to c3.
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead g5, then Bxh8 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #371.
Explore position #371Similar puzzles
Free, no ads · Android 8.0+ · coming soon to Google Play