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Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to g2 (a8)

c9-11918
Puzzle rating: 970Theme: 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

13. Bg2 b5 14. cxb5 Nf4 15. Qf1

Why it works

  • Great move! bishop to g2 keeps the pressure (+4.1).
  • Spot on — pawn to b5 (+3.8).
  • A natural move: queen to f1.
  • You reach a winning position (+3.9).
  • If instead b5, then Qf1 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #736.

Explore position #736

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