Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to h3 (g2·9)
c9-24890Puzzle rating: 1610Theme: 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. Bh3 O-O-O 12. Bxd7+
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to h3 keeps the pressure (+4.9).
- Spot on — bishop to d7 (+4.9).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead O-O-O, then Bxd7+ and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #351.
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