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Attack on the uncastled king: king to c2 (b1·3)

c9-01685
Puzzle rating: 780Theme: 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

14. Kxc2 Rxd1 15. Rxd1 Bxe7 16. Qf1

Why it works

  • Great move! king to c2 keeps the pressure (+7.2).
  • Spot on — rook to d1 (+7.9).
  • A natural move: queen to f1.
  • You win decisive material (+9.1).
  • If instead Nf7, then Bxd8 and you win the rook.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #650.

Explore position #650

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