Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to h6 (c1·2)
c9-00542Puzzle rating: 1400Theme: 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. Bh6+ Rg7 11. h8=Q#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to h6 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Spot on — pawn to h8 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Rg7, then h8=Q# and it is mate.
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