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Attack on the uncastled king: king to f2 (f1·5)

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Puzzle rating: 1110Theme: 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

11. Kf2 Bg7 12. Bxf3

Why it works

  • Great move! king to f2 keeps the pressure (+2.4).
  • Spot on — bishop to f3 (+2.8).
  • You reach a winning position (+2.8).
  • If instead Bg7, then Bxf3 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #55.

Explore position #55

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