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Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to a3 (b2·3)

c9-06860
Puzzle rating: 1060Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
a8b7c6d5e4f3g2h1
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

13. Bxa3 Bxc6 14. O-O-O h5 15. Qg1

Why it works

  • Great move! bishop to a3 keeps the pressure (+5.0).
  • king to c1 develops smoothly.
  • Precise: queen to g1 is the top choice (+4.5).
  • You reach a winning position (+4.5).
  • If instead Bxc6, then Qd2 and you stay on top.

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