Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to h5 (d1·13)
c9-05269Puzzle rating: 1064Theme: 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. Bxh5 Nc6 8. Rg1 e5 9. Qe3
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to h5 keeps the pressure (+4.6).
- rook to g1 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to e3 is the top choice (+4.6).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead O-O, then Rg1 and you win the knight.
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