Attack on the uncastled king: king to a2 (b1)
c9-02483Puzzle rating: 1110Theme: 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
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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