Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to h6 (d2·2)
c9-06898Puzzle rating: 1067Theme: 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. Bxh6+ Rg7 13. gxh5 Bd7 14. Bxg7+
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to h6 keeps the pressure (+9.2).
- Spot on — pawn to h5 (+10.0).
- Strong! bishop to g7 is the sharp choice (+12.0).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Rg7, then gxh5 and you win the queen.
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