Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to g6 (h7·6)
c9-12775Puzzle rating: 1390Theme: 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
23. Bg6 Qxh5 24. Bxh5 a4 25. a3 e2 26. Bxf7+
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to g6 keeps the pressure (+4.2).
- Well found: bishop to h5 (+4.2).
- A natural move: pawn to a3.
- Best move. bishop to f7 is exactly what the engine plays (+2.5).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Qxh5, then Bxh5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #660.
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