Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to h3 (g2·4)
c9-04419Puzzle rating: 1083Theme: 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. Bxh3 g5 8. c3 h5 9. Nc2
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to h3 keeps the pressure (+5.3).
- pawn to c3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: knight to c2.
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead g5, then c3 and you win the bishop.
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