Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to g5 (c1·4)
c9-05834Puzzle rating: 1060Theme: 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
4. Bxg5 Nc6 5. O-O O-O 6. Nc3
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to g5 keeps the pressure (+5.6).
- king to g1 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: knight to c3.
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Ng6, then Nc3 and you win the bishop.
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