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Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to f5 (d3·2)

c9-00899
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

9. Bxf5 O-O 10. Ne5 c5 11. f3

Why it works

  • Great move! bishop to f5 keeps the pressure (+4.1).
  • knight to e5 develops smoothly.
  • Precise: pawn to f3 is the top choice (+3.9).
  • You win a piece — the knight.
  • If instead c5, then Ne5 and you win the knight.

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