Attack on the uncastled king: king to c2 (d1·9)
c9-06658Puzzle rating: 1067Theme: 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
8. Kc2 Qg4 9. Bxf8
Why it works
- Great move! king to c2 keeps the pressure (+2.9).
- Spot on — bishop to f8 (+2.2).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Qg4, then Bxf8 and you win the rook.
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