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Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to e3 (g1·4)

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Puzzle rating: 1062Theme: 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

14. Be3 Bxe3+ 15. Rxe3

Why it works

  • Great move! bishop to e3 keeps the pressure (+2.3).
  • Well found: rook to e3 (+2.2).
  • You reach a winning position (+2.2).
  • If instead Bxe3+, then Rxe3 and you stay on top.

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