Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to h7 (d3·3)
c9-20811Puzzle 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
4. Bxh7 Be6 5. O-O Qd6 6. Bxg8
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to h7 keeps the pressure (+3.4).
- Spot on — king to g1 (+3.2).
- Precise: bishop to g8 is the top choice (+2.8).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Be6, then O-O and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #326.
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