Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to h6 (c1·5)
c9-04643naming 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. Bxh6+ Ke8 6. c5 f5 7. cxd6
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to h6 keeps the pressure (+7.0).
- pawn to c5 develops smoothly.
- Precise: pawn to d6 is the top choice (+7.0).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Ke8, then c5 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #135.
SP-135 · BastionScout — Off-centre king plus a rim knight (a/h): 168 positions carry this shape.
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