Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to g7 (a1·2)
c9-03197Puzzle rating: 1100Theme: 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
5. Bxg7 d6 6. f3 N8g6 7. Nf2
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to g7 keeps the pressure (+2.5).
- pawn to f3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: knight to f2.
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead d6, then f3 and you win the rook.
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