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Attack on the uncastled king: king to a2 (b1)

c9-02483
Puzzle rating: 1110Theme: 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

11. Ka2 Bd7 12. Bxd7 Qxd7 13. Ng3

Why it works

  • Great move! king to a2 keeps the pressure (+2.9).
  • A brilliant blow: bishop to d7, and you stand better (+2.8).
  • A natural move: knight to g3.
  • You reach a winning position (+2.6).
  • If instead Bd7, then Bxd7 and you win the bishop.

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