Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to e4 (b1·7)
c9-04996Puzzle 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
7. Bxe4 Qb5 8. Bd3 Bd5 9. Ne3
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to e4 keeps the pressure (+4.0).
- bishop to d3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: knight to e3.
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead Bd5, then Bxd5 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #512.
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