Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to g6 (b1·17)
c9-16854Puzzle rating: 2100Theme: 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
17. Bxg6 Ne6 18. Be4+ Kf8 19. Bxd5
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to g6 keeps the pressure (+10.4).
- Spot on — bishop to e4 (#20).
- Strong! bishop to d5 is the sharp choice (#5).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Ne6, then Bf5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #408.
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