Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to g5 (c1·3)
c9-04761Puzzle rating: 1070Theme: 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
12. Bg5 Kc8 13. Bxh4 Bxf6 14. Qxf6
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to g5 keeps the pressure (+2.9).
- Spot on — bishop to h4 (+2.9).
- Precise: queen to f6 is the top choice (+3.0).
- You reach a winning position (+3.0).
- If instead Kc8, then Bxh4 and you stay on top.
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