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Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to e7 (d6)

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Puzzle rating: 1110Theme: 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. Be7 Rxa4 18. Bxd8

Why it works

  • Great move! bishop to e7 keeps the pressure (+4.2).
  • Well found: bishop to d8 (+4.2).
  • You reach a winning position (+4.2).
  • If instead Rxa4, then Bxd8 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #1.

Explore position #1

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