Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to g6 (h7·6)
c9-05454Puzzle rating: 1062Theme: 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
5. Bxg6 fxg6 6. O-O c5 7. Bb2
Why it works
- Brilliant! The bishop on g6 is a sacrifice that works — you stand better (+3.0).
- Spot on — king to g1 (+2.8).
- A natural move: bishop to b2.
- You reach a winning position (+3.0).
- If instead fxg6, then Bb2 and you stay on top.
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