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Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to f6 (a1·22)

c9-19091
Puzzle rating: 1060Theme: 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

15. Bxf6 O-O 16. Be7 Nxe6 17. Bxd6

Why it works

  • Great move! bishop to f6 keeps the pressure (+3.0).
  • bishop to e7 develops smoothly.
  • Precise: bishop to d6 is the top choice (+2.8).
  • You win a piece — the bishop.
  • If instead O-O, then Be7 and you win the bishop.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #402.

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