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Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to g6 (d3·5)

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Puzzle rating: 1790Theme: 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

10. Bxg6 Qe8 11. Bxf7+ Qxf7 12. Nxf7

Why it works

  • Great move! bishop to g6 keeps the pressure (+5.0).
  • Spot on — bishop to f7 (+4.9).
  • Strong! knight to f7 is the sharp choice (+5.0).
  • You win a piece — the queen.
  • If instead Qe8, then Bxf7+ and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #134.

Explore position #134

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