Attack on the uncastled king: king to d2 (c1)
c9-01712Puzzle rating: 1102Theme: 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. Kxd2 a4 13. c3 Na5 14. Be4
Why it works
- Great move! king to d2 keeps the pressure (+2.4).
- pawn to c3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: bishop to e4.
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead O-O-O, then Nd4 and you win the bishop.
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