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Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to g2 (f3)

c9-01172
Puzzle rating: 1059Theme: 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

14. Bg2 Nb4 15. d4 Bg7 16. Rb2

Why it works

  • Great move! bishop to g2 keeps the pressure (+2.7).
  • pawn to d4 develops smoothly.
  • A natural move: rook to b2.
  • You reach a winning position (+2.8).
  • If instead Nb4, then d4 and you stay on top.

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