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Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to g7 (h6·7)

c9-20522
Puzzle rating: 920Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
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White to move — find the best continuation

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The tactical motive

Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.

White to move — find the best continuation

Solution & explanation

Main line

23. Bxg7+ Kxg7 24. Qxc3+

Why it works

  • Brilliant! The bishop on g7 is a sacrifice that works — you stand better (+2.9).
  • Well found: queen to c3 (+2.7).
  • You win a piece — the rook.
  • If instead Kxg7, then Qxc3+ and you win the rook.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #156.

Explore position #156

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