Attack on the uncastled king: king to b2 (c1)
c9-01188Puzzle rating: 1052Theme: 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
11. Kb2 Ne3 12. Qf2 Nf6 13. Ka2
Why it works
- Great move! king to b2 keeps the pressure (+2.4).
- queen to f2 develops smoothly.
- Precise: king to a2 is the top choice (+2.6).
- You reach a winning position (+2.6).
- If instead Bf6+, then Ka2 and you stay on top.
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