Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to h8 (a1·24)
c9-08486Puzzle rating: 1124Theme: 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
4. Bxh8 f6 5. Bg2 c6 6. a4
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to h8 keeps the pressure (+3.3).
- bishop to g2 develops smoothly.
- Precise: pawn to a4 is the top choice (+2.8).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead f6, then Bg2 and you win the queen.
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