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Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to g2 (h1·10)

c9-10591
Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
a8b7c6d5e4f3g2h1
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. Bxg2 Qa6 12. bxa4 Qxa4 13. Ne3 f4 14. Nxd5

Why it works

  • Great move! bishop to g2 keeps the pressure (+2.6).
  • Spot on — pawn to a4 (+2.6).
  • Precise: knight to e3 is the top choice (+2.4).
  • Best move. knight to d5 is exactly what the engine plays (+3.4).
  • You win a piece — the knight.
  • If instead Qa6, then bxa4 and you win the knight.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #335.

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