Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to g3 (f2·2)
c9-07355Puzzle rating: 1057Theme: 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. Bxg3 Nab6 7. Nd3 Nc4 8. Ke1
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to g3 keeps the pressure (+7.6).
- knight to d3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: king to e1.
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Nab6, then Nc5 and you win the queen.
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