Attack on the uncastled king: king to b2 (c1·6)
c9-05247Puzzle rating: 1095Theme: 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
12. Kxb2 dxc4 13. Bc2 e5 14. fxe6
Why it works
- Great move! king to b2 keeps the pressure (+3.2).
- bishop to c2 develops smoothly.
- Precise: pawn to e6 is the top choice (+3.0).
- You reach a winning position (+3.0).
- If instead dxc4, then Bc2 and you stay on top.
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