Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to g6 (h7·3)
c9-12037Puzzle rating: 1060Theme: 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
4. Bxg6 fxg6 5. Ng3 b5 6. cxb5
Why it works
- Brilliant! The bishop on g6 is a sacrifice that works — you stand better (+2.6).
- knight to g3 develops smoothly.
- Precise: pawn to b5 is the top choice (+2.4).
- You reach a winning position (+2.4).
- If instead fxg6, then Ng3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #292.
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