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Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to f5 (b1·12)

c9-08445
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

5. Bxf5 Qxa2 6. f4 a5 7. Bc2

Why it works

  • Great move! bishop to f5 keeps the pressure (+2.7).
  • pawn to f4 develops smoothly.
  • A natural move: bishop to c2.
  • You win a piece — the rook.
  • If instead Qxa2, then f4 and you win the rook.

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