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Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to g3 (h4·2)

c9-18762
Puzzle rating: 970Theme: 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

23. Bg3 Rh5 24. f4 Rf5 25. Rc1

Why it works

  • Great move! bishop to g3 keeps the pressure (+2.9).
  • pawn to f4 develops smoothly.
  • Strong! rook to c1 is the sharp choice (+2.9).
  • You reach a winning position (+2.9).
  • If instead Rh5, then f4 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #118.

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