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Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to b3 (c2·2)

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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

11. Bxb3 Bxb3 12. Rxf5 b6 13. Nhf2

Why it works

  • Brilliant! The bishop on b3 is a sacrifice that works — you stand better (+2.6).
  • Spot on — rook to f5 (+2.5).
  • A natural move: knight to f2.
  • You reach a winning position (+2.6).
  • If instead Bxb3, then Rxf5 and you stay on top.

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