Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to h5 (d1·9)
c9-03238Puzzle 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. Bxh5 O-O 6. Bd2 d5 7. exd5
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to h5 keeps the pressure (+4.0).
- bishop to d2 develops smoothly.
- Precise: pawn to d5 is the top choice (+3.8).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead O-O, then Be3 and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #501.
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