Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to h5 (e2·5)
c9-18273Puzzle 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
16. Bh5+ Bf7 17. Bxf7+ Kxf7 18. Qxb2
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to h5 keeps the pressure (+4.2).
- Spot on — bishop to f7 (+4.6).
- Strong! queen to b2 is the sharp choice (+4.5).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Bf7, then Bxf7+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #77.
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