Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to h8 (a1·19)
c9-08111Puzzle rating: 1089Theme: 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
6. Bxh8 e5 7. Bxe5 O-O-O 8. Bb2
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to h8 keeps the pressure (+4.5).
- Spot on — bishop to e5 (+4.6).
- A natural move: bishop to b2.
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead e5, then Bxe5 and you win the bishop.
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