Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to g2 (f3)
c9-01172Puzzle rating: 1059Theme: 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 Nb4 15. d4 Bg7 16. Rb2
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to g2 keeps the pressure (+2.7).
- pawn to d4 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: rook to b2.
- You reach a winning position (+2.8).
- If instead Nb4, then d4 and you stay on top.
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