Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to g2 (h1·12)
c9-24417Puzzle 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
14. Bg2 Bxg2+ 15. Kxg2
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to g2 keeps the pressure (+2.9).
- Spot on — king to g2 (+3.2).
- You reach a winning position (+3.2).
- If instead Bxg2+, then Kxg2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #23.
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