Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to h3 (f1)
c9-07620Puzzle rating: 1077Theme: 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. Bxh3 d5 12. Bd7 d4 13. Bxe8
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to h3 keeps the pressure (+5.7).
- Spot on — bishop to d7 (+5.0).
- Precise: bishop to e8 is the top choice (+5.8).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead d5, then cxd5 and you win the bishop.
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