Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to c4 (e2·3)
c9-03237Puzzle 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. Bxc4 O-O-O 10. Qe2 e5 11. dxe5
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to c4 keeps the pressure (+5.0).
- queen to e2 develops smoothly.
- Precise: pawn to e5 is the top choice (+5.3).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead O-O-O, then Qe2 and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #93.
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