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Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to f5 (d3·6)

c9-13186
Puzzle rating: 920Theme: 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

11. Bxf5 Ng6 12. Bxg7

Why it works

  • Great move! bishop to f5 keeps the pressure (+1.9).
  • Spot on — bishop to g7 (+2.0).
  • You win a piece — the knight.
  • If instead Ng6, then Bxg7 and you win the knight.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #626.

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