Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to g7 (b2·4)
c9-06130Puzzle rating: 1088Theme: 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
12. Bxg7 Rg8 13. Bb2 Ne6 14. Re1
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to g7 keeps the pressure (+4.2).
- bishop to b2 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: rook to e1.
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Rg8, then Bb2 and you win the bishop.
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