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Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to f2 (g1·3)

c9-19828
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

12. Bxf2 Qxf2 13. Rf1 Qxf1 14. Bxf1

Why it works

  • Great move! bishop to f2 keeps the pressure (+3.4).
  • Well found: rook to f1 (+3.6).
  • Strong! bishop to f1 is the sharp choice (+3.5).
  • You win a piece — the queen.
  • If instead Qxf2, then Rf1 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #238.

Explore position #238

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