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Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to c6 (g2·3)

c9-06363
Puzzle rating: 1650Theme: 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. Bc6+ Nd7 11. Bxd7+ Rxd7 12. Qxd7#

Why it works

  • Great move! bishop to c6 keeps the pressure (#2).
  • Well found: bishop to d7 (#1).
  • Precise: queen to d7 is the top choice (#).
  • The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
  • If instead Nd7, then Bxd7+ and you win the knight.

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