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Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to e2 (d3·2)

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Puzzle rating: 1250Theme: 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

36. Be2 Bxf5 37. Rg5+ Ke8 38. Rxg8+

Why it works

  • Great move! bishop to e2 keeps the pressure (+7.5).
  • Well found: rook to g5 (+10.3).
  • Precise: rook to g8 is the top choice (+6.8).
  • You win decisive material (+6.8).
  • If instead Bxf5, then Rg5+ and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #407.

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