Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to h6 (d2·3)
c9-07107Puzzle rating: 1066Theme: 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
8. Bxh6 Ng4 9. Bg5+ f6 10. Be3
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to h6 keeps the pressure (+5.2).
- Spot on — bishop to g5 (+5.2).
- A natural move: bishop to e3.
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Ng4, then Bg5+ and you win the bishop.
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