Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to g8 (h7)
c9-02267Puzzle 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 Kxg8 6. e4 dxe4 7. dxe4
Why it works
- Brilliant! The bishop on g8 is a sacrifice that works — you stand better (+2.6).
- pawn to e4 develops smoothly.
- Precise: pawn to e4 is the top choice (+1.9).
- You reach a winning position (+1.9).
- If instead Kxg8, then e4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #308.
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