Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to h3 (g2·11)
c9-14489Puzzle rating: 2200Theme: 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
10. Bh3 Bxd5 11. Bxd7+
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to h3 keeps the pressure (+5.2).
- Well found: bishop to d7 (+4.9).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Bxd5, then Bxd7+ and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #818.
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