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Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to h4 (e1·2)

c9-03469
Puzzle rating: 1095Theme: 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

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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