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Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to e4 (h1·11)

c9-14559
Puzzle rating: 1250Theme: 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

28. Be4 exf6 29. Bxf6+ Kd7 30. Bxc2

Why it works

  • Great move! bishop to e4 keeps the pressure (+3.9).
  • Well found: bishop to f6 (+4.2).
  • Strong! bishop to c2 is the sharp choice (+4.0).
  • You reach a winning position (+4.0).
  • If instead exf6, then Bxf6+ and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #647.

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