Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to g5 (d2·3)
c9-07041Puzzle rating: 1068Theme: 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
6. Bxg5 O-O 7. O-O f4 8. Bxf4
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to g5 keeps the pressure (+4.8).
- king to g1 develops smoothly.
- Precise: bishop to f4 is the top choice (+4.7).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead O-O, then O-O and you win the bishop.
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