Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to h8 (g7·3)
c9-07420Puzzle rating: 1059Theme: 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
11. Bxh8 Ne8 12. Be5 Nd6 13. Bxd6
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to h8 is exactly what the engine plays (+6.8).
- bishop to e5 develops smoothly.
- Precise: bishop to d6 is the top choice (+7.4).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Ne8, then Be5 and you win the rook.
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