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Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to g6 (b1·17)

c9-16854
Puzzle rating: 2100Theme: 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

17. Bxg6 Ne6 18. Be4+ Kf8 19. Bxd5

Why it works

  • Great move! bishop to g6 keeps the pressure (+10.4).
  • Spot on — bishop to e4 (#20).
  • Strong! bishop to d5 is the sharp choice (#5).
  • You win a piece — the bishop.
  • If instead Ne6, then Bf5+ and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #408.

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