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Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to e3 (d2·4)

c9-07166
Puzzle rating: 1055Theme: 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

12. Bxe3 Qa6 13. Qxa6 Rxa6 14. exf6

Why it works

  • Great move! bishop to e3 keeps the pressure (+4.3).
  • Well found: queen to a6 (+4.3).
  • Strong! pawn to f6 is the sharp choice (+4.4).
  • You win a piece — the queen.
  • If instead Qa6, then Qxa6 and you win the queen.

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