Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to g2 (h1·14)
c9-22613naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1610Theme: 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
15. Bg2 O-O 16. Bxh3
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to g2 keeps the pressure (+8.2).
- Well found: bishop to h3 (+8.6).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead O-O, then Bxh3 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #43.
SP-43 · BastionScout — A c- or f-file king with at least one knight out on the edge.
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