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Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to d5 (g2·2)

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Puzzle rating: 1071Theme: 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

10. Bd5 Qc5 11. Bxg8

Why it works

  • Great move! bishop to d5 keeps the pressure (+3.3).
  • Well found: bishop to g8 (+3.2).
  • You win a piece — the rook.
  • If instead Qc5, then Bxg8 and you win the rook.

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