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Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to e3 (f2·2)

c9-05519
Puzzle rating: 1096Theme: 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. Bxe3 Ne6 15. a4 Nac7 16. Rxc6

Why it works

  • Great move! bishop to e3 keeps the pressure (+5.3).
  • Spot on — pawn to a4 (+5.0).
  • Precise: rook to c6 is the top choice (+5.2).
  • You win a piece — the bishop.
  • If instead Ne6, then Nf2 and you win the bishop.

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