Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to c5 (g1·10)
c9-05216Puzzle rating: 1070Theme: 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
8. Bc5 h5 9. Bxf8 h4 10. Nh5
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to c5 keeps the pressure (+2.4).
- Spot on — bishop to f8 (+2.7).
- Strong! knight to h5 is the sharp choice (+2.7).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead h5, then Bxf8 and you win the rook.
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