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Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to c4 (e2·5)

c9-03921
Puzzle rating: 1102Theme: 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

8. Bxc4 d5 9. exd5 O-O 10. d6

Why it works

  • Great move! bishop to c4 keeps the pressure (+6.1).
  • Spot on — pawn to d5 (+6.0).
  • A natural move: pawn to d6.
  • You win a piece — the queen.
  • If instead O-O, then Nf5 and you win the queen.

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