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Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to f2 (g1·4)

c9-12145
Puzzle rating: 1110Theme: 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. Bf2 Qxd1+ 14. Kxd1

Why it works

  • Great move! bishop to f2 keeps the pressure (+5.3).
  • Spot on — king to d1 (+5.0).
  • You win a piece — the queen.
  • If instead Qxd1+, then Kxd1 and you win the queen.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #281.

Explore position #281

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