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Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to f8 (g7)

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Puzzle rating: 1057Theme: 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

7. Bxf8 Kxf8 8. Qf6 Rg8 9. Ne3

Why it works

  • Brilliant! The bishop on f8 is a sacrifice that works — you stand better (+1.9).
  • queen to f6 develops smoothly.
  • A natural move: knight to e3.
  • You reach a winning position (+2.0).
  • If instead Kxf8, then Qe5 and you stay on top.

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