Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to h1 (g2·2)
c9-13904Puzzle rating: 970Theme: 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
18. Bh1 Nd7 19. Qe2 Nb6 20. N3d2
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to h1 keeps the pressure (+4.5).
- queen to e2 develops smoothly.
- Precise: knight to d2 is the top choice (+4.1).
- You reach a winning position (+4.1).
- If instead Nd7, then Qe2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #615.
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