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Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to f3 (a8·2)

c9-19422
Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: 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

4. Bf3 g6 5. Qf1 Nxf3 6. Nxf3

Why it works

  • Great move! bishop to f3 keeps the pressure (+4.4).
  • queen to f1 develops smoothly.
  • Precise: knight to f3 is the top choice (+4.4).
  • You reach a winning position (+4.4).
  • If instead g6, then b3 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #947.

Explore position #947

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