Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to h3 (g2·5)
c9-05523Puzzle rating: 1067Theme: 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
16. Bxh3 Qh2 17. Bg2 gxh4 18. Qf2
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to h3 keeps the pressure (+3.6).
- Well found: bishop to g2 (+4.0).
- A natural move: queen to f2.
- You reach a winning position (+4.0).
- If instead fxg4, then Bg2 and you stay on top.
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