Attack on the uncastled king: king to b2 (c1·5)
c9-04921Puzzle 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
13. Kxb2 cxd4 14. Bb3 Qa3+ 15. Kc2
Why it works
- Great move! king to b2 keeps the pressure (+2.1).
- Well found: bishop to b3 (+2.1).
- A natural move: king to c2.
- You reach a winning position (+2.1).
- If instead cxd4, then Bb3 and you stay on top.
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