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Attack on the uncastled king: king to c1 (c2)

c9-02464
Puzzle rating: 1086Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
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White to move — find the best continuation

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The tactical motive

Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.

White to move — find the best continuation

Solution & explanation

Main line

15. Kc1 Be7 16. Qc3 Qd5 17. Bh2

Why it works

  • Great move! king to c1 keeps the pressure (+2.9).
  • queen to c3 develops smoothly.
  • A natural move: bishop to h2.
  • You reach a winning position (+2.9).
  • If instead g6, then Qd2 and you stay on top.

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