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Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to b7 (f3·3)

c9-05796
Puzzle rating: 1070Theme: 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. Bxb7 Rb8 12. Bd5 c3 13. bxc3

Why it works

  • Great move! bishop to b7 keeps the pressure (+6.1).
  • bishop to d5 develops smoothly.
  • Precise: pawn to c3 is the top choice (+6.0).
  • You win a piece — the queen.
  • If instead Rb8, then Bf3 and you win the queen.

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