Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to g7 (b2·8)
c9-07979Puzzle rating: 1063Theme: 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
11. Bxg7 Rg8 12. e4 Qxe4 13. Nc3
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to g7 keeps the pressure (+1.9).
- Spot on — pawn to e4 (+1.8).
- A natural move: knight to c3.
- You reach a winning position (+1.8).
- If instead Rg8, then b5 and you win the bishop.
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