Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to g7 (a1·13)
c9-24793naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1650Theme: 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. Bxg7+ Ke8 12. Bxh6
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to g7 keeps the pressure (+4.0).
- Spot on — bishop to h6 (+4.8).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Ke8, then Bxh6 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #225.
SP-225 · BastionGuard — King shifted to c or f, knights kept clear of the edges — 168 positions in all.
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