Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to g2 (h1·3)
c9-04421Puzzle rating: 1096Theme: 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
4. Bxg2 Nf6 5. Nf3 g6 6. O-O-O
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to g2 keeps the pressure (+5.3).
- Spot on — knight to f3 (+5.1).
- Precise: king to c1 is the top choice (+4.8).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Nf6, then Bb2 and you win the bishop.
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