Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to g8 (c4·2)
c9-02239Puzzle 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. Bxg8 Ra6 6. Nb3 O-O-O 7. Ba5
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to g8 keeps the pressure (+6.6).
- knight to b3 develops smoothly.
- Precise: bishop to a5 is the top choice (+6.3).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Ra6, then Nb3 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #362.
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