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Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to h8 (g7·2)

c9-03089
Puzzle rating: 1070Theme: 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

12. Bxh8 g2 13. Nxg2 Nxg2+ 14. Kf1

Why it works

  • Great move! bishop to h8 keeps the pressure (+2.8).
  • A brilliant blow: knight to g2, and you stand better (+2.9).
  • A natural move: king to f1.
  • You win a piece — the rook.
  • If instead g2, then Nxg2 and you win the rook.

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