Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to h5 (d1·8)
c9-03082Puzzle 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
8. Bxh5 e6 9. Bd4 Nd5 10. Bf3
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to h5 keeps the pressure (+7.5).
- bishop to d4 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: bishop to f3.
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead e6, then h4 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #449.
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