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Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to f4 (c1·25)

c9-08340
Puzzle rating: 1088Theme: 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

5. Bxf4 O-O 6. c4 dxc4 7. Ra3

Why it works

  • Great move! bishop to f4 keeps the pressure (+4.9).
  • pawn to c4 develops smoothly.
  • Precise: rook to a3 is the top choice (+4.7).
  • You reach a winning position (+4.7).
  • If instead O-O, then h3 and you win the bishop.

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