Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to h7 (b1)
c9-06945Puzzle rating: 1070Theme: 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
14. Bxh7 O-O-O 15. Bxg8 Rxg8 16. Qxh5
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to h7 keeps the pressure (+2.5).
- A brilliant blow: bishop to g8, and you stand better (+2.5).
- Precise: queen to h5 is the top choice (+2.7).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead O-O-O, then Bxg8 and you win the rook.
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