Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to h5 (d1·14)
c9-05423Puzzle rating: 1073Theme: 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
5. Bxh5 g6 6. Bf3 g5 7. Nb3
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to h5 keeps the pressure (+5.1).
- bishop to f3 develops smoothly.
- Precise: knight to b3 is the top choice (+4.8).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead g6, then Bf3 and you win the bishop.
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