Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to h6 (f8)
c9-12451Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: 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. Bh6 Nxh6 12. Qxh6 f6 13. Rg1
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to h6 keeps the pressure (+3.0).
- Well found: queen to h6 (+3.1).
- A natural move: rook to g1.
- You reach a winning position (+3.3).
- If instead Nf6, then Bd2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #900.
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