Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to g6 (d3·4)
c9-12033Puzzle 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
15. Bxg6 Bg4 16. Rf3 Bxf3 17. Rxf3 Qxf3 18. gxf3
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to g6 keeps the pressure (+3.4).
- rook to f3 develops smoothly.
- Strong! rook to f3 is the sharp choice (+3.7).
- Great move! pawn to f3 keeps the pressure (+3.8).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Bg4, then Rf3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #6.
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