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Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to b2 (d4·4)

Shuffle Rating 2060Theme: 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

21. Bb2 Qe1+ 22. Bc1 Qb4+ 23. Ka1

Why it works

  • Great move! bishop to b2 keeps the pressure (+8.3).
  • Well found: bishop to c1 (+8.4).
  • A natural move: king to a1.
  • You win decisive material (+8.3).
  • If instead Qe1+, then Bc1 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #802.

SP-802 · BastionScout — A knight on the a- or h-file, king on c or f — the mirror twin lands here as well.

Explore position #802

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