Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to g7 (c3)
c9-05803Puzzle rating: 1052Theme: 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
8. Bxg7+ Kg8 9. Bxh8
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to g7 keeps the pressure (+3.9).
- Spot on — bishop to h8 (+3.9).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Kg8, then Bxh8 and you win the rook.
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