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Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to c6 (f3)

c9-10579
Puzzle rating: 920Theme: 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

12. Bxc6+ Qd7 13. Bxd7+

Why it works

  • Great move! bishop to c6 keeps the pressure (+3.8).
  • Spot on — bishop to d7 (+3.9).
  • You win a piece — the queen.
  • If instead Qd7, then Bxd7+ and you win the queen.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #447.

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