Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to g7 (h6·6)
c9-19212Puzzle 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
11. Bxg7+ Kxg7 12. Bxd5
Why it works
- Brilliant! The bishop on g7 is a sacrifice that works — you stand better (+2.0).
- Spot on — bishop to d5 (+2.1).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Kxg7, then Bxd5 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #151.
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