Attack on the uncastled king: king to c1 (c2)
c9-02464Puzzle rating: 1086Theme: 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
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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