Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to e3 (g1·7)
c9-07561naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1340Theme: 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
14. Be3 Bxe3+ 15. Rxe3
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to e3 keeps the pressure (+2.3).
- Well found: rook to e3 (+2.2).
- You reach a winning position (+2.2).
- If instead Bxe3+, then Rxe3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #319.
SP-319 · ThroneScout — A central king (d or e), but with a knight posted out on the a- or h-file.
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