Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to g2 (h1·10)
c9-10591Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: 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
11. Bxg2 Qa6 12. bxa4 Qxa4 13. Ne3 f4 14. Nxd5
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to g2 keeps the pressure (+2.6).
- Spot on — pawn to a4 (+2.6).
- Precise: knight to e3 is the top choice (+2.4).
- Best move. knight to d5 is exactly what the engine plays (+3.4).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead Qa6, then bxa4 and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #335.
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