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Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to d3 (f1)

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Puzzle rating: 1070Theme: 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

16. Bxd3 gxh4 17. Nf2 Ne5 18. Be2

Why it works

  • Great move! bishop to d3 keeps the pressure (+4.1).
  • knight to f2 develops smoothly.
  • Precise: bishop to e2 is the top choice (+3.9).
  • You reach a winning position (+3.9).
  • If instead gxh4, then Nf2 and you stay on top.

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