Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to h6 (c1·17)
c9-18209Puzzle rating: 1110Theme: 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
9. Bh6 Nc6 10. Bxg7+
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to h6 keeps the pressure (+6.0).
- Spot on — bishop to g7 (+6.0).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Nc6, then Bxg7+ and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #469.
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