Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to g7 (b2·11)
c9-28346naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1560Theme: 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. Bxg7 Qxg7 15. Nc6+ dxc6 16. Rxb8
Why it works
- Brilliant! The bishop on g7 is a sacrifice that works — you stand better (+2.2).
- A brilliant blow: knight to c6, and you stand better (+2.0).
- Strong! rook to b8 is the sharp choice (+2.0).
- You reach a winning position (+2.0).
- If instead Qxg7, then Nc6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #278.
SP-278 · ThroneScout — The king starts on d or e while at least one knight begins in a corner.
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