Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to g4 (f3·4)
c9-05487Puzzle rating: 920Theme: 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
10. Bxg4 Bxc3 11. Rxc3
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to g4 keeps the pressure (+2.5).
- Spot on — rook to c3 (+2.4).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Bxc3, then Rxc3 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #855.
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