Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to g7 (a1·10)
c9-13822Puzzle rating: 920Theme: 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
10. Bxg7 O-O-O 11. Bxh6
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to g7 keeps the pressure (+2.5).
- Spot on — bishop to h6 (+2.5).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead O-O-O, then Bxh6 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #337.
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