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Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to h6 (c1·18)

c9-23155
Puzzle rating: 1560Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
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White to move — find the best continuation

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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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