Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to g4 (f3·5)
c9-26667Puzzle rating: 1250Theme: 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. Bg4 Bc6 15. Rxf4 Nxd2 16. Bxd7+
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to g4 keeps the pressure (+3.8).
- Spot on — rook to f4 (+3.9).
- Precise: bishop to d7 is the top choice (+4.5).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Bc6, then Rxf4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #897.
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