Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to g7 (b2·2)
c9-03149Puzzle 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. Bxg7 f6 7. Bxh8 Qe7 8. Nf3
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to g7 keeps the pressure (+6.3).
- Spot on — bishop to h8 (+6.5).
- Precise: knight to f3 is the top choice (+6.3).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Qe7, then Bxh8 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #226.
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