Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to g6 (d3·5)
c9-25306Puzzle 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
10. Bxg6 Qe8 11. Bxf7+ Qxf7 12. Nxf7
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to g6 keeps the pressure (+5.0).
- Spot on — bishop to f7 (+4.9).
- Strong! knight to f7 is the sharp choice (+5.0).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Qe8, then Bxf7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #134.
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