Attack on the uncastled king: king to c1 (d1·5)
c9-06445Puzzle rating: 1054Theme: 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
11. Kxc1 Nf4 12. Bxe7+
Why it works
- Great move! king to c1 keeps the pressure (+5.4).
- Spot on — bishop to e7 (+5.3).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Nf4, then Bxe7+ and you win the queen.
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