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Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to f4 (c1·28)

c9-18454
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

13. Bxf4 Na6 14. Bxc7

Why it works

  • Great move! bishop to f4 keeps the pressure (+5.0).
  • Spot on — bishop to c7 (+5.1).
  • You win a piece — the queen.
  • If instead Na6, then Bxc7 and you win the queen.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #533.

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