Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to h5 (d1·4)
c9-01368Puzzle 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
6. Bxh5 b5 7. g3 e5 8. Qc2
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to h5 keeps the pressure (+2.2).
- pawn to g3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: queen to c2.
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead b5, then Qc2 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #893.
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