Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to g6 (f5)
c9-24435Puzzle rating: 1560Theme: 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
15. Bxg6 Qxg6 16. Bb6+ Nf7 17. Bxc7
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to g6 is exactly what the engine plays (+3.7).
- Well found: bishop to b6 (+3.5).
- Precise: bishop to c7 is the top choice (+3.7).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Qxg6, then Bb6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #444.
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