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Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to f4 (e3·4)

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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

15. Bf4 f6 16. Nd3 e5 17. g4

Why it works

  • Great move! bishop to f4 keeps the pressure (+2.4).
  • Well found: knight to d3 (+2.5).
  • A natural move: pawn to g4.
  • You reach a winning position (+2.5).
  • If instead f6, then Nd3 and you stay on top.

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