Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to g2 (f1·4)
c9-04912Puzzle rating: 1108Theme: 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
15. Bxg2 Bxc3 16. bxc3 e4 17. Bxe4
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to g2 keeps the pressure (+3.1).
- Spot on — pawn to c3 (+3.3).
- Precise: bishop to e4 is the top choice (+3.6).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead e4, then Qh3 and you win the bishop.
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