Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to g2 (f1·5)
c9-06767Puzzle rating: 780Theme: 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
8. Bxg2 Bxh5 9. Bf4 g6 10. Kf1
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to g2 keeps the pressure (+6.7).
- bishop to f4 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: king to f1.
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Bxh5, then Kf1 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #110.
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