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Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to g7 (a1·10)

c9-13822
Puzzle rating: 920Theme: 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

10. Bxg7 O-O-O 11. Bxh6

Why it works

  • Great move! bishop to g7 keeps the pressure (+2.5).
  • Spot on — bishop to h6 (+2.5).
  • You win a piece — the rook.
  • If instead O-O-O, then Bxh6 and you win the rook.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #337.

Explore position #337

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