Attack on the uncastled king: king to d1 (e1)
c9-05734Puzzle rating: 1075Theme: 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. Kd1 e4 14. Bxc4
Why it works
- Great move! king to d1 keeps the pressure (+2.0).
- A brilliant blow: bishop to c4, and you stand better (+2.1).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead e4, then Bxc4 and you win the rook.
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