Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to c6 (g2·3)
c9-06363Puzzle rating: 1650Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
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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