Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to g5 (h4·4)
c9-08492Puzzle rating: 1051Theme: 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. Bxg5 N8f7 15. Bxd8
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to g5 keeps the pressure (+2.5).
- A brilliant blow: bishop to d8, and you stand better (+2.6).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead N8f7, then Bxd8 and you win the rook.
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