Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to h3 (g2·6)
c9-05904Puzzle rating: 1078Theme: 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. Bxh3 f5 6. d4 e5 7. Bg2
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to h3 keeps the pressure (+4.1).
- pawn to d4 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: bishop to g2.
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead f5, then Bg2 and you win the bishop.
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