Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to h8 (a1·2)
c9-00739Puzzle rating: 1082Theme: 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
7. Bxh8 Ne3 8. Qxe3 Rxh8 9. Ne2
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to h8 keeps the pressure (+4.1).
- Spot on — queen to e3 (+4.4).
- Precise: knight to e2 is the top choice (+4.2).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Nf4, then Bc3 and you win the bishop.
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