Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to g5 (h4·6)
c9-12572Puzzle 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
7. Bxg5+ Be7 8. Bxe7+ Rxe7 9. cxd4
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to g5 keeps the pressure (+3.7).
- Well found: bishop to e7 (+3.6).
- Strong! pawn to d4 is the sharp choice (+3.8).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Be7, then Bxe7+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #94.
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