Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to h5 (f3·3)
c9-05746Puzzle rating: 1108Theme: 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 c5 6. dxc5 d6 7. Bxg6
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to h5 keeps the pressure (+7.0).
- Spot on — pawn to c5 (+7.2).
- Precise: bishop to g6 is the top choice (+6.6).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead c5, then dxc5 and you win the queen.
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