Attack on the uncastled king: king to c2
c9-00068Puzzle rating: 780Theme: 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
17. Kxc2 Qf5+ 18. Kd1 Qg4 19. Bd2
Why it works
- Great move! king to c2 keeps the pressure (+3.2).
- king to d1 develops smoothly.
- Precise: bishop to d2 is the top choice (+3.2).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Qf5+, then Kd1 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #820.
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