Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to h8 (c3·7)
c9-25457Puzzle 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
10. Bxh8 Qa7 11. Ne5 c6 12. Nxf7 Rxh8 13. Qe4
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to h8 keeps the pressure (+3.2).
- Spot on — knight to e5 (+2.9).
- Precise: knight to f7 is the top choice (+3.5).
- Sensible development: queen to e4.
- You reach a winning position (+3.5).
- If instead Qa7, then Ne5 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #891.
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