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Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to c4 (d3)

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Puzzle rating: 1081Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
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White to move — find the best continuation

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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. Bxc4 Nxc4 16. Qxc4 Nf7 17. O-O

Why it works

  • Great move! bishop to c4 keeps the pressure (+4.4).
  • Spot on — queen to c4 (+4.4).
  • A natural move: king to g1.
  • You win a piece — the bishop.
  • If instead Nxc4, then Qxc4 and you win the bishop.

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