Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to g4 (d1·7)
c9-06801Puzzle 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. Bxg4 f5 12. Bxf5 Nf6 13. Bxc8
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to g4 keeps the pressure (+5.0).
- Spot on — bishop to f5 (+5.1).
- Precise: bishop to c8 is the top choice (+5.0).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead f5, then Bxf5 and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #213.
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