Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to h4 (f2·4)
c9-08670Puzzle rating: 1065Theme: 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. Bxh4 fxe4 7. O-O O-O 8. Qxe4
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to h4 keeps the pressure (+5.3).
- Spot on — king to g1 (+5.3).
- Precise: queen to e4 is the top choice (+5.4).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead O-O, then O-O and you win the bishop.
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