Attack on the uncastled king: king to b2 (c1·3)
c9-02246Puzzle rating: 1065Theme: 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
8. Kxb2 f5 9. Qc3 b5 10. Rac1
Why it works
- Great move! king to b2 keeps the pressure (+2.8).
- queen to c3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: rook to c1.
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead f5, then Qc3 and you win the bishop.
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