Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to h5 (e2·3)
c9-06940naming 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
8. Bxh5+ g6 9. Bf3 c5 10. Bf2
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to h5 keeps the pressure (+5.3).
- bishop to f3 develops smoothly.
- Precise: bishop to f2 is the top choice (+4.9).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead g6, then Bf3 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #173.
SP-173 · ThroneScout — King in the middle of the rank, with a knight already committed to the corner.
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