Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to g5 (h4)
c9-01274Puzzle rating: 1098Theme: 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
9. Bxg5 Bxh5 10. Rde1 c5 11. Qb7
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to g5 keeps the pressure (+3.0).
- rook to e1 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: queen to b7.
- You reach a winning position (+3.0).
- If instead Bxh5, then Rde1 and you stay on top.
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