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Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to g3 (f2·3)

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Puzzle rating: 1098Theme: 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. Bxg3 c5 10. Kf2 Qb5 11. Qd2

Why it works

  • Great move! bishop to g3 keeps the pressure (+5.6).
  • Spot on — king to f2 (+5.5).
  • A natural move: queen to d2.
  • You win a piece — the bishop.
  • If instead c5, then e4 and you win the bishop.

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