Attack on the uncastled king: king to d1 (c1)
c9-05560Puzzle rating: 1080Theme: 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. Kxd1 b6 13. Bd2 O-O-O 14. Qf2
Why it works
- Great move! king to d1 keeps the pressure (+2.5).
- bishop to d2 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: queen to f2.
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead b6, then Bd2 and you win the rook.
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