Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to e8 (h5)
c9-02189Puzzle 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. Bxe8 e5 11. Bh5 Ne6 12. Qf3
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to e8 keeps the pressure (+2.3).
- Spot on — bishop to h5 (+2.0).
- A natural move: queen to f3.
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead e5, then h4 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #669.
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