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Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to f3 (e2·5)

c9-12950
Puzzle rating: 1010Theme: 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. Bxf3 g4 14. Bxc6 Nxc6 15. Ke2

Why it works

  • Great move! bishop to f3 keeps the pressure (+2.3).
  • Well found: bishop to c6 (+2.4).
  • A natural move: king to e2.
  • You reach a winning position (+2.3).
  • If instead g4, then Bxc6 and you win the bishop.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #89.

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