Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to g3 (f2·4)
c9-21081Puzzle rating: 970Theme: 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
25. Bg3 Rh5 26. O-O Re8 27. Nd4
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to g3 keeps the pressure (+2.5).
- king to g1 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: knight to d4.
- You reach a winning position (+2.5).
- If instead Rh5, then O-O and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #409.
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