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Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to h8 (c3·2)

c9-02888
Puzzle rating: 1052Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
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White to move — find the best continuation

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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 Nxe3 12. fxe3 Bxe3+ 13. Kd1

Why it works

  • Great move! bishop to h8 keeps the pressure (+2.4).
  • Well found: pawn to e3 (+2.4).
  • A natural move: king to d1.
  • You win a piece — the rook.
  • If instead Nxe3, then fxe3 and you win the rook.

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