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Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to f3 (d1·3)

c9-26887
Puzzle rating: 1250Theme: 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

13. Bf3 Qe6 14. fxe7 Bxe7 15. Bxh8

Why it works

  • Great move! bishop to f3 keeps the pressure (+4.0).
  • Spot on — pawn to e7 (+4.0).
  • Strong! bishop to h8 is the sharp choice (+3.7).
  • You win a piece — the rook.
  • If instead Qe6, then fxe7 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #689.

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