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Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to g5 (h6)

c9-23461
Puzzle rating: 1340Theme: 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

13. Bg5 Bxg5 14. fxg5

Why it works

  • Great move! bishop to g5 keeps the pressure (+1.9).
  • Well found: pawn to g5 (+2.1).
  • You reach a winning position (+2.1).
  • If instead Bxg5, then fxg5 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #749.

Explore position #749

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