Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to h6 (d2)
c9-05621Puzzle rating: 1069Theme: 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
18. Bxh6 Qb5 19. Rd2 b6 20. O-O-O
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to h6 keeps the pressure (+3.0).
- Spot on — rook to d2 (+3.3).
- A natural move: king to c1.
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Qc4, then Rd2 and you win the bishop.
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