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Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to g2 (h3)

c9-13681
Puzzle rating: 1870Theme: 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

29. Bxg2 Bb7 30. Qxb5+ Bc6 31. Qxc6+

Why it works

  • Best move. bishop to g2 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
  • Spot on — queen to b5 (#4).
  • Precise: queen to c6 is the top choice (#3).
  • You win a piece — the queen.
  • If instead Bxe6, then Bc6+ and you win the queen.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #470.

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