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Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to f5 (b1·2)

c9-00711
Puzzle rating: 1098Theme: 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

6. Bxf5 O-O 7. Qc2 g6 8. Bd3

Why it works

  • Great move! bishop to f5 keeps the pressure (+2.3).
  • queen to c2 develops smoothly.
  • Precise: bishop to d3 is the top choice (+2.3).
  • You win a piece — the rook.
  • If instead O-O, then Qc2 and you win the rook.

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