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Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to f3 (h1)

c9-02850
Puzzle rating: 1078Theme: 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

12. Bxf3 Qxf3 13. Ng6 Qh5 14. Nxh8

Why it works

  • Brilliant! The bishop on f3 is a sacrifice that works — you stand better (+2.9).
  • knight to g6 develops smoothly.
  • Precise: knight to h8 is the top choice (+2.9).
  • You win a piece — the bishop.
  • If instead Qxf3, then Ng6 and you stay on top.

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