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Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to b6 (g1·2)

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Puzzle rating: 1086Theme: 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

9. Bxb6 axb6 10. Bf5 d5 11. Nc3

Why it works

  • Great move! bishop to b6 keeps the pressure (+5.7).
  • bishop to f5 develops smoothly.
  • Precise: knight to c3 is the top choice (+5.2).
  • You win a piece — the queen.
  • If instead axb6, then Nc3 and you win the queen.

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