Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to g2 (h1·11)
c9-08273Puzzle rating: 1340Theme: 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
14. Bg2 Rxg2 15. Rxg2
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to g2 keeps the pressure (+1.7).
- Well found: rook to g2 (+1.8).
- You reach a winning position (+1.8).
- If instead Rxg2, then Rxg2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #27.
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