Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to g5 (h4·5)
c9-16757Puzzle 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
15. Bxg5 Nf6 16. Qxa4
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to g5 keeps the pressure (+3.5).
- Spot on — queen to a4 (+3.7).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Nf6, then Qxa4 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #248.
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