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Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to e3 (c1·4)

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Puzzle rating: 1080Theme: 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

13. Bxe3 Nxe3+ 14. Qxe3 Qxb2 15. Nb3

Why it works

  • Great move! bishop to e3 keeps the pressure (+4.7).
  • Well found: queen to e3 (+4.7).
  • A natural move: knight to b3.
  • You reach a winning position (+4.6).
  • If instead f5, then Qf4 and you win the knight.

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