Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to g2 (f1·6)
c9-07327Puzzle 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
17. Bxg2 g5 18. Ne3 f5 19. d5
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to g2 keeps the pressure (+3.3).
- knight to e3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: pawn to d5.
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead g5, then Ne3 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #182.
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