Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to h3 (g2·3)
c9-04031Puzzle rating: 1104Theme: 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
4. Bxh3 g5 5. O-O Qh6 6. Bg2
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to h3 keeps the pressure (+5.1).
- king to g1 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: bishop to g2.
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead g5, then O-O and you win the bishop.
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