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Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to f4 (c1·3)

c9-01771
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

6. Bxf4 O-O 7. Ne3 Nh5 8. g3

Why it works

  • Great move! bishop to f4 keeps the pressure (+5.1).
  • Spot on — knight to e3 (+4.8).
  • Precise: pawn to g3 is the top choice (+4.6).
  • You win a piece — the knight.
  • If instead O-O, then Ng3 and you win the knight.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #676.

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