Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to h5 (d1·3)
c9-01352Puzzle 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
10. Bxh5 Nc6 11. Bd1 Qb8 12. d3
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to h5 keeps the pressure (+3.5).
- Spot on — bishop to d1 (+3.3).
- A natural move: pawn to d3.
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead d6, then Bf3 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #113.
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