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Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to b7 (h1·3)

c9-03092
Puzzle rating: 1078Theme: 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. Bxb7 Nxc2 10. Kxc2 Rb8 11. Bh1

Why it works

  • Great move! bishop to b7 keeps the pressure (+5.9).
  • Well found: king to c2 (+6.1).
  • A natural move: bishop to h1.
  • You win a piece — the bishop.
  • If instead Nxc2, then Kxc2 and you win the bishop.

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