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Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to e3 (d2·3)

c9-01467
Puzzle rating: 1054Theme: 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. Bxe3 h5 15. O-O-O hxg4 16. Qxg4

Why it works

  • Great move! bishop to e3 keeps the pressure (+4.5).
  • Spot on — king to c1 (+4.7).
  • Precise: queen to g4 is the top choice (+5.2).
  • You win a piece — the rook.
  • If instead Qxb2, then Kd2 and you win the rook.

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