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Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to f6 (a1·8)

c9-06046
Puzzle rating: 1084Theme: 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. Bxf6 Bxf6 12. O-O-O O-O 13. f4

Why it works

  • Great move! bishop to f6 keeps the pressure (+5.5).
  • king to c1 develops smoothly.
  • A natural move: pawn to f4.
  • You win a piece — the queen.
  • If instead Bxf6, then O-O-O and you win the queen.

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