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Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to a6 (f1)

c9-00362
Puzzle rating: 1080Theme: 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

3. Bxa6 f5 4. f3 e5 5. O-O-O

Why it works

  • Great move! bishop to a6 keeps the pressure (+5.1).
  • pawn to f3 develops smoothly.
  • A natural move: king to c1.
  • You win a piece — the knight.
  • If instead f5, then f3 and you win the knight.

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