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Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to f6 (h8·3)

c9-06164
Puzzle rating: 1076Theme: 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

4. Bxf6 exf6 5. c3 Qg6 6. Nac2

Why it works

  • Great move! bishop to f6 keeps the pressure (+5.8).
  • pawn to c3 develops smoothly.
  • A natural move: knight to c2.
  • You win decisive material (+5.5).
  • If instead exf6, then f4 and you stay on top.

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