Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to h2 (g3)
c9-03278Puzzle rating: 1093Theme: 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. Bxh2 Nxd2+ 10. Ke1 Nxb1 11. Rxb1
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to h2 keeps the pressure (+2.9).
- king to e1 develops smoothly.
- Precise: rook to b1 is the top choice (+3.0).
- You reach a winning position (+3.0).
- If instead Nxd2+, then Ke1 and you win the queen.
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