Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to e4 (b1·5)
c9-04085Puzzle 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
4. Bxe4 f5 5. Bxf5 c5 6. Bxg6
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to e4 keeps the pressure (+5.0).
- Spot on — bishop to f5 (+5.2).
- Precise: bishop to g6 is the top choice (+5.5).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead f5, then Bxf5 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #576.
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