Attack on the uncastled king: king to c1 (d1·13)
c9-19929Puzzle rating: 970Theme: 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. Kc1 O-O-O 18. Kb2 f6 19. Nc2
Why it works
- Great move! king to c1 keeps the pressure (+3.5).
- king to b2 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: knight to c2.
- You reach a winning position (+4.1).
- If instead O-O-O, then Kb2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #247.
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