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Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to g3 (f2·6)

c9-28501
Puzzle rating: 1610Theme: 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

14. Bg3 Qb4 15. Bxc7

Why it works

  • Great move! bishop to g3 keeps the pressure (+5.2).
  • Well found: bishop to c7 (+5.1).
  • You win a piece — the bishop.
  • If instead Qb4, then Bxc7 and you win the bishop.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #604.

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