Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to g2 (h1·7)
c9-06762Puzzle rating: 1098Theme: 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
9. Bxg2 e5 10. Be3 c5 11. fxe5
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to g2 keeps the pressure (+5.0).
- bishop to e3 develops smoothly.
- Precise: pawn to e5 is the top choice (+4.7).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead e5, then Bd2 and you win the bishop.
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