Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to h7 (b1·2)
c9-14044Puzzle rating: 1010Theme: 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
12. Bh7+ Kf8 13. Be4 Nxh5 14. Bxa8
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to h7 keeps the pressure (+3.4).
- Well found: bishop to e4 (+3.5).
- Strong! bishop to a8 is the sharp choice (+3.4).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Kf8, then Be4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #388.
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