Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to h3 (f5)
c9-07535Puzzle rating: 1074Theme: 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. Bh3 Ne6 13. Qg4 Ng5 14. e4
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to h3 keeps the pressure (+3.2).
- queen to g4 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: pawn to e4.
- You reach a winning position (+3.7).
- If instead e5, then Qg4 and you stay on top.
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