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Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to b2 (a1·5)

c9-06568
Puzzle rating: 1057Theme: 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. Bxb2 Qxb2+ 11. Be2 f5 12. Rxg5

Why it works

  • Best move. bishop to b2 is exactly what the engine plays (+2.2).
  • Well found: bishop to e2 (+2.1).
  • Precise: rook to g5 is the top choice (+2.5).
  • You reach a winning position (+2.5).
  • If instead Qxb2+, then Be2 and you stay on top.

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