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Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to f2 (e1·5)

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Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: 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

9. Bf2 Bxf2+ 10. Qxf2 Nxd8 11. c5

Why it works

  • Great move! bishop to f2 keeps the pressure (+4.2).
  • Spot on — queen to f2 (+4.3).
  • A natural move: pawn to c5.
  • You reach a winning position (+4.3).
  • If instead Bxf2+, then Qxf2 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #56.

Explore position #56

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