Attack on the uncastled king: king to c2 (d1·2)
c9-04593Puzzle 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
12. Kxc2 Rxf5 13. dxc7+ Kc8 14. Nd3
Why it works
- Great move! king to c2 keeps the pressure (+6.0).
- Spot on — pawn to c7 (+5.9).
- A natural move: knight to d3.
- You win decisive material (+6.2).
- If instead Rxf5, then dxc7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #627.
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