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Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to g4 (f3·4)

c9-05487
Puzzle rating: 920Theme: 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. Bxg4 Bxc3 11. Rxc3

Why it works

  • Great move! bishop to g4 keeps the pressure (+2.5).
  • Spot on — rook to c3 (+2.4).
  • You win a piece — the queen.
  • If instead Bxc3, then Rxc3 and you win the queen.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #855.

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