Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to d5 (h1·28)
c9-17056Puzzle rating: 1060Theme: 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
13. Bxd5 Nxh2 14. Re1 Bd6 15. Bxh6
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to d5 keeps the pressure (+3.3).
- rook to e1 develops smoothly.
- Precise: bishop to h6 is the top choice (+3.4).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Nxh2, then Re1 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #807.
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