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Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to g2 (h1·13)

c9-20500
Puzzle rating: 1470Theme: 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

7. Bg2 Qh5 8. g4 Qxg4 9. Qh6

Why it works

  • Great move! bishop to g2 keeps the pressure (+4.5).
  • Well found: pawn to g4 (+4.6).
  • Strong! queen to h6 is the sharp choice (+4.5).
  • You reach a winning position (+4.5).
  • If instead Qf5, then Qh6 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #331.

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