Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to g8 (b3·2)
c9-02261Puzzle 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
11. Bxg8 Qb5 12. Ra2 Ne6 13. Bxe6
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to g8 keeps the pressure (+4.3).
- rook to a2 develops smoothly.
- Precise: bishop to e6 is the top choice (+4.3).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Qb5, then Bb3 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #668.
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