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Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to d2

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Puzzle rating: 1056Theme: 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. Bd2 Qa5 15. Qa3 Nec6 16. Ne6

Why it works

  • Great move! bishop to d2 keeps the pressure (+4.3).
  • queen to a3 develops smoothly.
  • Precise: knight to e6 is the top choice (+4.3).
  • You reach a winning position (+4.3).
  • If instead Qa5, then Qa3 and you stay on top.

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