Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to b7 (e4·3)
c9-07170Puzzle rating: 1064Theme: 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
16. Bxb7 Bg3+ 17. hxg3
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to b7 keeps the pressure (+5.0).
- Spot on — pawn to g3 (+4.8).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Bg3+, then hxg3 and you win the bishop.
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