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Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to d6 (e5·3)

c9-16538
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

25. Bd6+ Rxd6 26. Nxd6 Ke7 27. Qf7+

Why it works

  • Great move! bishop to d6 keeps the pressure (#4).
  • Well found: knight to d6 (#3).
  • Precise: queen to f7 is the top choice (#2).
  • You win decisive material (+15.0).
  • If instead Rxd6, then Nxd6 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #304.

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