Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to h8 (b2·8)
c9-18915Puzzle rating: 920Theme: 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
11. Bxh8 Rxb1+ 12. Nxb1
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to h8 keeps the pressure (+4.5).
- Spot on — knight to b1 (+3.9).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Rxb1+, then Nxb1 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #871.
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