Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to g2 (f3·4)
c9-12845Puzzle rating: 1110Theme: 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
9. Bg2 Qg4 10. Nxb8
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to g2 keeps the pressure (+4.8).
- Spot on — knight to b8 (+4.9).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Qg4, then Nxb8 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #155.
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