Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to g6 (h7·4)
c9-19885Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: 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
6. Bxg6 fxg6 7. dxc5 dxc4 8. Qxd8 Rxd8 9. Rxc4
Why it works
- Brilliant! The bishop on g6 is a sacrifice that works — you stand better (+2.3).
- Spot on — pawn to c5 (+2.0).
- Stunning! queen to d8 gives up material but you stand better (+2.2).
- Best move. rook to c4 is exactly what the engine plays (+2.4).
- You reach a winning position (+2.4).
- If instead fxg6, then dxc5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #328.
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