Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to g2 (f1·9)
c9-24683Puzzle rating: 1610Theme: 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
10. Bg2 Re8 11. Bxe4
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to g2 keeps the pressure (+2.4).
- Spot on — bishop to e4 (+2.5).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Re8, then Bxe4 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #670.
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