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

c9-20519
Puzzle rating: 970Theme: 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

11. Bf2 Qxh3 12. N1e2 Qxg4 13. Nxd4

Why it works

  • Great move! bishop to f2 keeps the pressure (+4.2).
  • knight to e2 develops smoothly.
  • Precise: knight to d4 is the top choice (+4.2).
  • You reach a winning position (+4.2).
  • If instead Qxh3, then N1e2 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #15.

Explore position #15

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