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Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to g2 (h1·11)

Shuffle Rating 1340Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
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. Bg2 Rxg2 15. Rxg2

Why it works

  • Great move! bishop to g2 keeps the pressure (+1.7).
  • Well found: rook to g2 (+1.8).
  • You reach a winning position (+1.8).
  • If instead Rxg2, then Rxg2 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #27.

SP-27 · BastionScout — Off-centre king plus a rim knight (a/h): 168 positions carry this shape.

Explore position #27

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