Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to h8 (a1·11)
c9-04257Puzzle 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. Bxh8 Rxh8 7. dxc4 a5 8. g3
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to h8 keeps the pressure (+3.9).
- Spot on — pawn to c4 (+4.1).
- Precise: pawn to g3 is the top choice (+3.8).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Rxh8, then dxc4 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #3.
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