Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to d4 (g1·7)
c9-07796Puzzle rating: 1066Theme: 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
9. Bxd4 gxf6 10. Bf2 O-O-O 11. g3
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to d4 keeps the pressure (+2.5).
- bishop to f2 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: pawn to g3.
- You reach a winning position (+2.5).
- If instead gxf6, then g3 and you stay on top.
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