Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to h8 (b2·6)
c9-06689Puzzle rating: 1071Theme: 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
6. Bxh8 O-O 7. Bc3 c5 8. Qb2
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to h8 keeps the pressure (+3.9).
- bishop to c3 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to b2 is the top choice (+3.5).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead O-O, then Bb2 and you win the bishop.
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