Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to g7 (c3·7)
c9-23699Puzzle rating: 1790Theme: 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
11. Bxg7 f5 12. Bxh8 Kxh8 13. Qxc4
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to g7 keeps the pressure (+3.2).
- Well found: bishop to h8 (+3.4).
- Precise: queen to c4 is the top choice (+3.5).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead f5, then Bxh8 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #25.
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