Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to h6 (c1·19)
c9-28339Puzzle rating: 1750Theme: 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. Bh6 Qxh6 11. Nf7+ Kc7 12. Nxh6
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to h6 keeps the pressure (+4.9).
- Well found: knight to f7 (+4.9).
- Strong! knight to h6 is the sharp choice (+4.8).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Qxh6, then Nf7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #756.
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