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Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to f3 (g4)

c9-20574
Puzzle rating: 970Theme: 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. Bf3 Qf5 16. Kg2 Ke7 17. Ne5

Why it works

  • Great move! bishop to f3 keeps the pressure (+3.8).
  • king to g2 develops smoothly.
  • A natural move: knight to e5.
  • You reach a winning position (+3.9).
  • If instead Qf5, then Kg2 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #193.

Explore position #193

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