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Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to h6 (d2·4)

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Puzzle rating: 1107Theme: 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

11. Bxh6+ Ke7 12. Nde3 g5 13. Nf5+

Why it works

  • Great move! bishop to h6 keeps the pressure (+5.8).
  • knight to e3 develops smoothly.
  • Precise: knight to f5 is the top choice (+5.8).
  • You win a piece — the bishop.
  • If instead Ke7, then Nde3 and you win the bishop.

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