Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to h6 (d2·4)
c9-08743Puzzle rating: 1107Theme: 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
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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