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Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to f5 (f4·2)

c9-18247
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

16. f5 Bxf5 17. Bxb8

Why it works

  • Great move! pawn to f5 keeps the pressure (+3.7).
  • Spot on — bishop to b8 (+4.1).
  • You win a piece — the queen.
  • If instead Bxf5, then Bxb8 and you win the queen.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #681.

Explore position #681

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