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Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to e4 (c2·5)

c9-07573
Puzzle rating: 1103Theme: 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. Bxe4 Bb8 15. Bf2 h4 16. Re1

Why it works

  • Best move. bishop to e4 is exactly what the engine plays (+5.3).
  • bishop to f2 develops smoothly.
  • Precise: rook to e1 is the top choice (+5.8).
  • You win a piece — the bishop.
  • If instead b5, then Bxa8 and you win the bishop.

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