Attack on the uncastled king: king to b2 (c1·2)
c9-02017Puzzle rating: 1124Theme: 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
10. Kxb2 Rf8 11. Qg4 Kd8 12. Kc1
Why it works
- Great move! king to b2 keeps the pressure (+4.0).
- queen to g4 develops smoothly.
- Precise: king to c1 is the top choice (+3.9).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead O-O-O, then Qg4 and you win the bishop.
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