Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to h5 (d1·21)
c9-26340Puzzle 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
9. Bxh5 Ne6 10. fxe6 Rxf6 11. exd7+ e6 12. dxe8=Q+
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to h5 keeps the pressure (#8).
- Well found: pawn to e6 (#7).
- Strong! pawn to d7 is the sharp choice (#6).
- Best move. pawn to e8 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Ne6, then fxe6 and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #97.
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