Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to g7 (a1·14)
c9-25736Puzzle 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
14. Bxg7 Bxg7 15. Nd6+ Kf8 16. Nxc8
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to g7 keeps the pressure (+3.4).
- Well found: knight to d6 (+3.5).
- Strong! knight to c8 is the sharp choice (+3.5).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Bxg7, then Nd6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #482.
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