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How is this puzzle rated so low?

Did this one in incognito in case my move was wrong lol

I guess it's pretty straight-forward where you are just finding the mating pattern. That's really it to do it. I do think it should be at least 1200 though.
I agree, probably some high-rated players solved the puzzle? I think the rating of the puzzle changes based on whether somebody solved it or not. Still seems unlikely though, the actual rating is at least 2000

BTW, @WallaceTwo you can't lose rating (or gain rating) from a directly-linked puzzle
@WallaceTwo This puzzle is actually pretty hard because you need to look further than just the 2 moves in the puzzle itself. The reason why it's likely rated so low (i think) is because lichess expects a simple 2-move puzzle where you don't have to continue a potentially winning line, when in reality, you have to look ahead past the 2 moves.
I got it on the first try. The black king is in danger but the bishop is holding the glue. remove the bishop. shrug
That puzzle is challenging if you see it all the way to the end, with the Qc3->c7 maneuver and past that.

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