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Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to f2 (g3)

c9-20031
Puzzle rating: 1340Theme: 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

11. Bf2 Bxf2 12. Qxf2

Why it works

  • Great move! bishop to f2 keeps the pressure (+2.6).
  • Well found: queen to f2 (+2.7).
  • You reach a winning position (+2.7).
  • If instead Bxf2, then Qxf2 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #458.

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