Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to e8 (h5·2)
c9-06005Puzzle rating: 1077Theme: 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
12. Bxe8 f5 13. Bh5 Bg5 14. Kh1
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to e8 keeps the pressure (+4.9).
- Spot on — bishop to h5 (+4.6).
- A natural move: king to h1.
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead h5, then Bg6 and you win the bishop.
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