Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to h5 (d1·2)
c9-00460Puzzle rating: 1089Theme: 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
6. Bxh5 O-O 7. O-O d5 8. e5
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to h5 keeps the pressure (+6.2).
- king to g1 develops smoothly.
- Precise: pawn to e5 is the top choice (+6.0).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead O-O, then Bxe8 and you win the rook.
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