Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to h4
c9-01642Puzzle rating: 1080Theme: 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
14. Bxh4 g5 15. Be1 f4 16. d4
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to h4 keeps the pressure (+5.0).
- Spot on — bishop to e1 (+4.7).
- A natural move: pawn to d4.
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead g5, then Be1 and you win the bishop.
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