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Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to f6 (d4·4)

c9-00150
Puzzle rating: 850Theme: 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

8. Bxf6#

Why it works

  • Great move! bishop to f6 keeps the pressure (#).
  • The line ends in a forced mate in 1.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #550.

Explore position #550

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