Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to h4 (e1·2)
c9-03469Puzzle rating: 1095Theme: 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
7. Bxh4+ f6 8. Nf3 O-O-O 9. Na4
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to h4 keeps the pressure (+5.2).
- knight to f3 develops smoothly.
- Precise: knight to a4 is the top choice (+5.0).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead f6, then Nf3 and you win the bishop.
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