Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to g5 (c1·7)
c9-06306Puzzle rating: 1082Theme: 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
15. Bxg5 Nf6 16. Nd4 Bd7 17. c4
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to g5 keeps the pressure (+5.1).
- knight to d4 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: pawn to c4.
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Bf6, then Bh6+ and you win the rook.
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