Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to b3 (d1·3)
c9-27568Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: 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
17. Bxb3 c6 18. gxf7 Rxg1+ 19. Qxg1 Nxc3+ 20. bxc3
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to b3 keeps the pressure (+3.3).
- Spot on — pawn to f7 (+3.8).
- Strong! queen to g1 is the sharp choice (+4.1).
- Best move. pawn to c3 is exactly what the engine plays (+4.1).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead c6, then gxf7 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #757.
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