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Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to h6 (c1·13)

c9-06104
Puzzle rating: 1093Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
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White to move — find the best continuation

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The tactical motive

Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.

White to move — find the best continuation

Solution & explanation

Main line

4. Bxh6+ Ng7 5. Ne3 f6 6. Bxg7+

Why it works

  • Great move! bishop to h6 keeps the pressure (+6.5).
  • knight to e3 develops smoothly.
  • Precise: bishop to g7 is the top choice (+6.3).
  • You win a piece — the bishop.
  • If instead Ng7, then d5 and you win the bishop.

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