Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to g2 (h1)
c9-02393Puzzle rating: 1101Theme: 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
6. Bxg2 d5 7. O-O Ng4 8. Nd2
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to g2 keeps the pressure (+4.8).
- Spot on — king to g1 (+4.6).
- Precise: knight to d2 is the top choice (+4.6).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead d5, then O-O and you win the bishop.
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