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Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to f2 (g1·2)

c9-18118
Puzzle rating: 1060Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
a8b7c6d5e4f3g2h1
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

20. Bxf2 Nf4 21. e5 Nd7 22. Bxh7

Why it works

  • Great move! bishop to f2 keeps the pressure (+3.0).
  • pawn to e5 develops smoothly.
  • Precise: bishop to h7 is the top choice (+3.0).
  • You win a piece — the queen.
  • If instead Nf4, then e5 and you win the queen.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #732.

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