Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to g3 (f2·3)
c9-08122Puzzle rating: 1098Theme: 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. Bxg3 c5 10. Kf2 Qb5 11. Qd2
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to g3 keeps the pressure (+5.6).
- Spot on — king to f2 (+5.5).
- A natural move: queen to d2.
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead c5, then e4 and you win the bishop.
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