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Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to c2 (d1·3)

c9-05085
Puzzle rating: 1114Theme: 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

10. Bxc2 Bc7 11. Nc3 Nc6 12. Bf2

Why it works

  • Great move! bishop to c2 keeps the pressure (+2.9).
  • knight to c3 develops smoothly.
  • A natural move: bishop to f2.
  • You win a piece — the rook.
  • If instead Bc7, then Nc3 and you win the rook.

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