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Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to h8 (c3·6)

c9-08558
Puzzle rating: 1052Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
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White to move — find the best continuation

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The tactical motive

Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.

White to move — find the best continuation

Solution & explanation

Main line

13. Bxh8 Nf7 14. Bc3 Ba7 15. Bd4

Why it works

  • Great move! bishop to h8 keeps the pressure (+2.8).
  • bishop to c3 develops smoothly.
  • A natural move: bishop to d4.
  • You win a piece — the rook.
  • If instead Nf7, then Bc3 and you win the rook.

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