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Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to f7 (c4)

c9-02355
Puzzle rating: 1400Theme: 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. Bxf7+ Kg7 9. h6#

Why it works

  • Great move! bishop to f7 keeps the pressure (#1).
  • Well found: pawn to h6 (#).
  • The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
  • If instead Kg7, then h6# and it is mate.

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