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Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to f4 (g5·3)

c9-28282
Puzzle rating: 1560Theme: 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

24. Bf4+ e5 25. Bxe5+ Qd6 26. Bxd6+

Why it works

  • Great move! bishop to f4 keeps the pressure (#5).
  • Well found: bishop to e5 (#4).
  • Strong! bishop to d6 is the sharp choice (#3).
  • You win a piece — the queen.
  • If instead e5, then Bxe5+ and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #710.

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