Attack on the uncastled king: king to c2 (d2)
c9-04526Puzzle rating: 1072Theme: 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
13. Kc2 Ne2 14. Bc3 Nxc3 15. Rcd1
Why it works
- Great move! king to c2 keeps the pressure (+4.2).
- bishop to c3 develops smoothly.
- Precise: rook to d1 is the top choice (+3.9).
- You reach a winning position (+3.9).
- If instead N4d5, then b3 and you stay on top.
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