Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to d7 (g4·6)
c9-09361Puzzle rating: 1430Theme: 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
12. Bxd7+ Kf8 13. Bxg7+ Kxg7 14. e4 Kf8 15. Rxg2
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to d7 keeps the pressure (+4.0).
- Well found: bishop to g7 (+3.8).
- Strong! pawn to e4 is the sharp choice (+4.0).
- Best move. rook to g2 is exactly what the engine plays (+5.0).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Kf8, then Bxg7+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #625.
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