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Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to c5 (d4·7)

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Puzzle rating: 920Theme: 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

22. Bxc5 Bxa4 23. Bxf8

Why it works

  • Great move! bishop to c5 keeps the pressure (+4.9).
  • Spot on — bishop to f8 (+5.1).
  • You win decisive material (+5.1).
  • If instead Bxa4, then Bxf8 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #837.

Explore position #837

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