Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to h4 (e1)
c9-02280naming tag (square·N)Shuffle 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
5. Bxh4 Bf7 6. Bf3 Bd5 7. Bxd5
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to h4 keeps the pressure (+5.1).
- bishop to f3 develops smoothly.
- Precise: bishop to d5 is the top choice (+4.8).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Bf7, then Bf3 and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #585.
SP-585 · BastionScout — Off-centre king plus a rim knight (a/h): 168 positions carry this shape.
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