Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to g7 (a1·6)
c9-06169Puzzle rating: 1073Theme: 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. Ba1 g5 14. Nbd2
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to g7 keeps the pressure (+4.4).
- bishop to a1 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: knight to d2.
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Rg8, then Ba1 and you win the bishop.
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