Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to h6 (c1·22)
c9-11503Puzzle rating: 1980Theme: 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
16. Bxh6+ Ng7 17. Ng5 Rd7 18. Nh7#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to h6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- knight to g5 develops smoothly.
- Precise: knight to h7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ng7, then Ng5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #119.
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