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Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to c2 (d1·6)

c9-18422
Puzzle rating: 1340Theme: 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

17. Bc2 Bxc2+ 18. Kxc2

Why it works

  • Great move! bishop to c2 keeps the pressure (+3.3).
  • Well found: king to c2 (+3.3).
  • You reach a winning position (+3.3).
  • If instead Bxc2+, then Kxc2 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #733.

Explore position #733

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