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Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to c7 (g3)

c9-00841
Puzzle rating: 1066Theme: 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. Bxc7 Bxc7 16. f6 Rxf6 17. Rf3

Why it works

  • Great move! bishop to c7 keeps the pressure (+4.1).
  • pawn to f6 develops smoothly.
  • A natural move: rook to f3.
  • You win a piece — the queen.
  • If instead Bxc7, then g4 and you win the queen.

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