Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to g4 (f3·2)
c9-05806Puzzle rating: 1080Theme: 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
6. Bxg4 e5 7. d4 f5 8. Bh3
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to g4 keeps the pressure (+4.6).
- pawn to d4 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: bishop to h3.
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead f5, then Bh3 and you win the bishop.
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