Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to g5 (h6)
c9-23461Puzzle rating: 1340Theme: 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
13. Bg5 Bxg5 14. fxg5
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to g5 keeps the pressure (+1.9).
- Well found: pawn to g5 (+2.1).
- You reach a winning position (+2.1).
- If instead Bxg5, then fxg5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #749.
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