Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to g5 (c1·12)
c9-08393Puzzle rating: 1099Theme: 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
6. Bxg5 a5 7. b5 d5 8. Nf5
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to g5 keeps the pressure (+5.3).
- pawn to b5 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: knight to f5.
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead a5, then b5 and you win the bishop.
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