Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to g2 (f1·2)
c9-02384Puzzle rating: 1134Theme: 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
9. Bxg2 Nf5 10. Nf3 Bb4+ 11. Nbd2
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to g2 keeps the pressure (+4.2).
- knight to f3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: knight to d2.
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Nf5, then Nd4 and you win the bishop.
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