Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to g6 (h7)
c9-07077naming tag (square·N)Shuffle 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. Bxg6 fxg6 6. O-O c6 7. Ng3
Why it works
- Brilliant! The bishop on g6 is a sacrifice that works — you stand better (+2.4).
- king to g1 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: knight to g3.
- You reach a winning position (+2.5).
- If instead fxg6, then O-O and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #608.
SP-608 · BastionScout — The king starts one file off-centre, on c or f, and a knight begins in a corner.
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