Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to g4 (d1·10)
c9-08088Puzzle rating: 1074Theme: 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
4. Bxg4 Nc6 5. Nc3 Nxd4 6. Qb1
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to g4 keeps the pressure (+5.3).
- Spot on — knight to c3 (+4.9).
- A natural move: queen to b1.
- You reach a winning position (+4.9).
- If instead Nc6, then c3 and you win the bishop.
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