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Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to b5 (e2·4)

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Puzzle rating: 1072Theme: 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. Bxb5 Bxh4 15. Rd1 Rf8 16. Rd4

Why it works

  • Great move! bishop to b5 keeps the pressure (+5.4).
  • Spot on — rook to d1 (+5.1).
  • A natural move: rook to d4.
  • You win decisive material (+5.5).
  • If instead O-O, then Bd2 and you win the bishop.

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