Attack on the uncastled king: king to c2 (d1·7)
c9-06325Puzzle rating: 1050Theme: 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. Kc2 Nb4+ 14. Kb3 Qf8 15. Rxg2
Why it works
- Great move! king to c2 keeps the pressure (+3.6).
- Well found: king to b3 (+3.7).
- Precise: rook to g2 is the top choice (+3.6).
- You reach a winning position (+3.6).
- If instead Nb4+, then Kb3 and you stay on top.
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