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Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to h1 (g2·2)

c9-13904
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

18. Bh1 Nd7 19. Qe2 Nb6 20. N3d2

Why it works

  • Great move! bishop to h1 keeps the pressure (+4.5).
  • queen to e2 develops smoothly.
  • Precise: knight to d2 is the top choice (+4.1).
  • You reach a winning position (+4.1).
  • If instead Nd7, then Qe2 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #615.

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