Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to g3 (h4·3)
c9-08087Puzzle rating: 1110Theme: 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. Bg3 f5 12. exf5
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to g3 keeps the pressure (+3.0).
- Spot on — pawn to f5 (+2.6).
- You reach a winning position (+2.6).
- If instead f5, then exf5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #293.
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