Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to h5 (e2·4)
c9-08757Puzzle 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
16. Bxh5+ Ke7 17. O-O Ne6 18. Rf7+
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to h5 keeps the pressure (+3.9).
- king to g1 develops smoothly.
- Precise: rook to f7 is the top choice (+3.9).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Ke7, then O-O and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #142.
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