Attack on the uncastled king: king to d1 (c1·2)
c9-06317Puzzle rating: 1106Theme: 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 Be5 14. Nd5 Bxb2 15. Ne7+
Why it works
- Great move! king to d1 keeps the pressure (+2.4).
- knight to d5 develops smoothly.
- Strong! knight to e7 is the sharp choice (+2.6).
- You reach a winning position (+2.6).
- If instead b5, then cxb5 and you stay on top.
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