Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to h6 (c1·15)
c9-08701Puzzle 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
8. Bxh6 Ng4 9. Bc1 Nb6 10. Nc5
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to h6 keeps the pressure (+5.3).
- bishop to c1 develops smoothly.
- Precise: knight to c5 is the top choice (+4.9).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Ng4, then Bf4 and you win the bishop.
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