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Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to f6 (a1·5)

c9-03095
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

5. Bxf6 gxf6 6. c5 Rg8 7. Nc3

Why it works

  • Great move! bishop to f6 keeps the pressure (+5.4).
  • pawn to c5 develops smoothly.
  • A natural move: knight to c3.
  • You win a piece — the queen.
  • If instead gxf6, then c5 and you win the queen.

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