Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to g1 (h2)
c9-08184Puzzle rating: 1076Theme: 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
14. Bg1 e4 15. Rh3 Be6 16. Qc3
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to g1 keeps the pressure (+2.1).
- Spot on — rook to h3 (+2.0).
- A natural move: queen to c3.
- You reach a winning position (+2.2).
- If instead O-O-O, then cxb5 and you stay on top.
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