Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to g2
c9-01066Puzzle rating: 1074Theme: 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. Bxg2 Nf6 12. Nc6+ Kd7 13. Nce5+
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to g2 keeps the pressure (+5.5).
- Spot on — knight to c6 (+5.2).
- Precise: knight to e5 is the top choice (+5.2).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Nf6, then Nc6+ and you win the bishop.
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