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Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to d4 (g1·7)

c9-07796
Puzzle rating: 1066Theme: 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

9. Bxd4 gxf6 10. Bf2 O-O-O 11. g3

Why it works

  • Great move! bishop to d4 keeps the pressure (+2.5).
  • bishop to f2 develops smoothly.
  • A natural move: pawn to g3.
  • You reach a winning position (+2.5).
  • If instead gxf6, then g3 and you stay on top.

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