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Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to f6 (h8)

c9-00892
Puzzle rating: 1060Theme: 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

13. Bxf6 Nxf6 14. Rg1 O-O-O 15. Kc1

Why it works

  • Brilliant! The bishop on f6 is a sacrifice that works — you are winning (+3.0).
  • rook to g1 develops smoothly.
  • A natural move: king to c1.
  • You reach a winning position (+3.0).
  • If instead Nxf6, then Rg1 and you stay on top.

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