Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to h6 (e3·4)
c9-24529Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: 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
13. Bxh6 Rh8 14. Be3 Ke8 15. Bf4 Nf7 16. Bxb8
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to h6 keeps the pressure (+4.2).
- Spot on — bishop to e3 (+3.6).
- Precise: bishop to f4 is the top choice (+3.5).
- Best move. bishop to b8 is exactly what the engine plays (+3.3).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Rh8, then Be3 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #775.
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