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Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to c7 (h2)

c9-03945
Puzzle rating: 1095Theme: 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

10. Bxc7 O-O 11. Bd6 Nf5 12. Bxf8

Why it works

  • Great move! bishop to c7 keeps the pressure (+5.2).
  • bishop to d6 develops smoothly.
  • Precise: bishop to f8 is the top choice (+5.0).
  • You win a piece — the rook.
  • If instead c5, then dxc5 and you win the bishop.

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