Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to h8 (d4)
c9-01219Puzzle rating: 780Theme: 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
7. Bxh8 Nxh2 8. Re1 Ne4 9. Bg7
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to h8 keeps the pressure (+4.1).
- rook to e1 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: bishop to g7.
- You reach a winning position (+4.0).
- If instead Nxh2, then Re1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #587.
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