Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to g2 (h3)
c9-13681Puzzle rating: 1870Theme: 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
29. Bxg2 Bb7 30. Qxb5+ Bc6 31. Qxc6+
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to g2 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — queen to b5 (#4).
- Precise: queen to c6 is the top choice (#3).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Bxe6, then Bc6+ and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #470.
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