Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to g7
c9-00123Puzzle 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
5. Bxg7 Rg8 6. Bd4 b6 7. Qc1
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to g7 keeps the pressure (+5.4).
- bishop to d4 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to c1 is the top choice (+5.0).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Rg8, then Bb2 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #514.
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