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Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to f6 (c3)

c9-00544
Puzzle rating: 780Theme: 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

5. Bxf6 exf6 6. Qe2 d5 7. h4

Why it works

  • Great move! bishop to f6 keeps the pressure (+5.8).
  • Spot on — queen to e2 (+5.6).
  • Precise: pawn to h4 is the top choice (+5.6).
  • You win a piece — the queen.
  • If instead exf6, then Re1 and you win the queen.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #56.

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