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Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to g3 (h4)

c9-08087
Puzzle rating: 1058Theme: 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. Bg3 f5 12. exf5

Why it works

  • Great move! bishop to g3 keeps the pressure (+3.0).
  • Spot on — pawn to f5 (+2.6).
  • You reach a winning position (+2.6).
  • If instead f5, then exf5 and you stay on top.

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