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Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to f6 (a1)

c9-00177
Puzzle rating: 1081Theme: 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

5. Bxf6+ Ke8 6. f4 g5 7. f5

Why it works

  • Great move! bishop to f6 keeps the pressure (+6.1).
  • pawn to f4 develops smoothly.
  • A natural move: pawn to f5.
  • You win a piece — the knight.
  • If instead Ke8, then f4 and you win the knight.

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