Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to g4 (d1·3)
c9-02009Puzzle 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
6. Bxg4 f5 7. Be2 O-O 8. Nh3
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to g4 keeps the pressure (+4.6).
- bishop to e2 develops smoothly.
- Precise: knight to h3 is the top choice (+4.4).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead f5, then exf5 and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #521.
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