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Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to e3 (g1)

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Puzzle rating: 1146Theme: 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

13. Bxe3 Be6 14. Be4 Bd5 15. Bxd5

Why it works

  • Great move! bishop to e3 keeps the pressure (+3.4).
  • bishop to e4 develops smoothly.
  • Precise: bishop to d5 is the top choice (+3.5).
  • You win a piece — the bishop.
  • If instead Qd5, then Bxc8 and you win the rook.

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