Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to g7 (a1·9)
c9-07284Puzzle rating: 920Theme: 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
12. Bxg7 exf5 13. exf5
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to g7 keeps the pressure (+2.5).
- Spot on — pawn to f5 (+2.7).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead exf5, then exf5 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #944.
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