Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to h8 (d4·3)
c9-02091Puzzle rating: 1074Theme: 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
11. Bxh8 e5 12. Bxe5 b5 13. e4
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to h8 keeps the pressure (+7.0).
- Spot on — bishop to e5 (+6.8).
- Precise: pawn to e4 is the top choice (+6.3).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead e5, then Bxe5 and you win the bishop.
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