Attack on the uncastled king: king to c2 (b1·6)
c9-06292Puzzle rating: 1154Theme: 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
15. Kc2 Qf8 16. Be6+ Kb8 17. Bc3
Why it works
- Great move! king to c2 keeps the pressure (+5.0).
- Spot on — bishop to e6 (+5.0).
- A natural move: bishop to c3.
- You win decisive material (+5.0).
- If instead Qf8, then Be6+ and you stay on top.
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