Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to g5 (c1·2)
c9-04331Puzzle 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
7. Bxg5 f6 8. Be3 Nc6 9. dxe5
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to g5 keeps the pressure (+5.8).
- bishop to e3 develops smoothly.
- Precise: pawn to e5 is the top choice (+5.5).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead f6, then Be3 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #54.
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