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Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to h1 (g2·2)

c9-03653
Puzzle rating: 1104Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
a8b7c6d5e4f3g2h1
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

12. Bxh1 Nd6 13. f5 Qb6 14. O-O-O

Why it works

  • Great move! bishop to h1 keeps the pressure (+3.2).
  • pawn to f5 develops smoothly.
  • A natural move: king to c1.
  • You win a piece — the rook.
  • If instead Nh6, then O-O-O and you win the rook.

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