Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to h6 (c1·18)
c9-23155Puzzle rating: 1560Theme: 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
6. Bh6+ Ng7 7. Bg5 Ne8 8. Bxf6
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to h6 keeps the pressure (+4.4).
- bishop to g5 develops smoothly.
- Precise: bishop to f6 is the top choice (+4.9).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Ng7, then Bg5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #468.
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