Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to g2 (f3·2)
c9-05824Puzzle 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
11. Bxg2 Nfe6 12. Bd5 Ra6 13. Qd1
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to g2 keeps the pressure (+4.2).
- bishop to d5 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to d1 is the top choice (+3.8).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Nfe6, then Bd5 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #727.
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