Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to h6 (c1·14)
c9-10984Puzzle rating: 1060Theme: 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
9. Bh6+ Ke8 10. exd5 bxc4 11. bxc4
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to h6 keeps the pressure (+3.8).
- Spot on — pawn to d5 (+3.9).
- Strong! pawn to c4 is the sharp choice (+3.8).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead Ke8, then exd5 and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #119.
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