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Attack on the uncastled king: king to b2 (c1·6)

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Puzzle rating: 1095Theme: 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

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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