Attack on the uncastled king: king to c2 (b1·3)
c9-01685Puzzle 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
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.
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