Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to h6 (c1·12)
c9-06103Puzzle rating: 1102Theme: 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. Bxh6+ Rg7 6. Bc1 g5 7. b4
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to h6 keeps the pressure (+6.4).
- Spot on — bishop to c1 (+5.8).
- A natural move: pawn to b4.
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Rg7, then b4 and you win the bishop.
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