Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to g7 (h6·8)
c9-23254Puzzle 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. Bxg7+ Rxg7 7. Qh8+ Rg8 8. Qh6+ Ke8 9. cxb6
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to g7 keeps the pressure (+2.9).
- Well found: queen to h8 (+2.7).
- Strong! queen to h6 is the sharp choice (+2.7).
- Best move. pawn to b6 is exactly what the engine plays (+3.0).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Rxg7, then Qh8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #119.
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