Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to g2 (h1·8)
c9-07137Puzzle rating: 1081Theme: 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
4. Bxg2 O-O 5. e4 g6 6. Nh3
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to g2 keeps the pressure (+4.8).
- pawn to e4 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: knight to h3.
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead O-O, then a3 and you win the bishop.
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