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Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to f3 (g2)

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Puzzle rating: 1085Theme: 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

15. Bxf3 Nxc5 16. Bc3 Bxc3 17. Nxc3

Why it works

  • Great move! bishop to f3 keeps the pressure (+4.9).
  • bishop to c3 develops smoothly.
  • Strong! knight to c3 is the sharp choice (+4.8).
  • You reach a winning position (+4.8).
  • If instead Nd4, then Nxd4 and you win the bishop.

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