Attack on the uncastled king: king to c2 (c1·2)
c9-02132Puzzle rating: 1057Theme: 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
16. Kxc2 Nxe4 17. Kd1 Qd5 18. Nxe4
Why it works
- Great move! king to c2 keeps the pressure (+2.7).
- king to d1 develops smoothly.
- Precise: knight to e4 is the top choice (+2.5).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead f5, then b3 and you stay on top.
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