Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to g5 (c1·6)
c9-06242Puzzle rating: 1075Theme: 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. Bxg5 Nxd5 12. Be4 h6 13. Bh4
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to g5 keeps the pressure (+3.2).
- bishop to e4 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: bishop to h4.
- You reach a winning position (+3.8).
- If instead Be5, then Re1 and you win the knight.
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