Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to g2 (f1·4)
c9-05113Puzzle rating: 780Theme: 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
16. Bxg2 Bg4 17. b3 Na3 18. O-O-O
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to g2 keeps the pressure (+4.0).
- pawn to b3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: king to c1.
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Bf5, then O-O-O and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #282.
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