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Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to g7 (a1·9)

c9-07284
Puzzle rating: 920Theme: 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

12. Bxg7 exf5 13. exf5

Why it works

  • Great move! bishop to g7 keeps the pressure (+2.5).
  • Spot on — pawn to f5 (+2.7).
  • You win a piece — the queen.
  • If instead exf5, then exf5 and you win the queen.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #944.

Explore position #944

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