Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to g6 (b1·11)
c9-21087Puzzle rating: 1060Theme: 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
10. Bg6+ Qf7 11. Qg3 O-O 12. Bxf7+
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to g6 keeps the pressure (+4.2).
- Spot on — queen to g3 (+3.5).
- Precise: bishop to f7 is the top choice (+3.8).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Qf7, then Qg3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #244.
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