Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to h3 (g2·2)
c9-03659Puzzle rating: 1091Theme: 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
6. Bxh3 g5 7. Nb3 f5 8. d4
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to h3 keeps the pressure (+5.0).
- knight to b3 develops smoothly.
- Precise: pawn to d4 is the top choice (+4.3).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead g5, then d4 and you win the bishop.
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