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Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to f5 (c2·2)

c9-24547
Puzzle rating: 1610Theme: 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

18. Bf5 Bd6 19. Bxh3

Why it works

  • Great move! bishop to f5 keeps the pressure (+3.7).
  • Spot on — bishop to h3 (+3.7).
  • You win a piece — the knight.
  • If instead Bd6, then Bxh3 and you win the knight.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #876.

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