Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to g2 (f1·3)
c9-03739Puzzle rating: 1091Theme: 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
10. Bg2 Nc4 11. Nb3 Bxg2 12. Qxg2
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to g2 keeps the pressure (+2.3).
- knight to b3 develops smoothly.
- Strong! queen to g2 is the sharp choice (+2.1).
- You reach a winning position (+2.1).
- If instead Nc4, then Nb3 and you stay on top.
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