Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to e3 (g1·6)
c9-13782Puzzle rating: 970Theme: 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
13. Be3 g2 14. Rg1 hxg6 15. Bxg5
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to e3 keeps the pressure (+3.7).
- Spot on — rook to g1 (+3.6).
- Precise: bishop to g5 is the top choice (+3.7).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead g2, then Rg1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #637.
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