Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to h3 (g2·8)
c9-08602Puzzle rating: 1092Theme: 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. Bxh3 O-O 7. e4 g6 8. Nb3
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to h3 keeps the pressure (+5.8).
- pawn to e4 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: knight to b3.
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead O-O, then e4 and you win the bishop.
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