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Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to f6 (e5·3)

c9-10123
Puzzle rating: 1060Theme: 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

13. Bxf6 Qxf6 14. g5 Qf8 15. gxh6

Why it works

  • Great move! bishop to f6 keeps the pressure (+4.2).
  • Well found: pawn to g5 (+4.2).
  • Strong! pawn to h6 is the sharp choice (+4.3).
  • You win a piece — the bishop.
  • If instead Qxf6, then g5 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #529.

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