Attack on the uncastled king: king to b2 (c1·8)
c9-06700Puzzle rating: 1103Theme: 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
10. Kxb2 b5 11. dxc7 Nxc7 12. a3
Why it works
- Great move! king to b2 keeps the pressure (+2.1).
- Spot on — pawn to c7 (+2.5).
- A natural move: pawn to a3.
- You reach a winning position (+2.4).
- If instead c6, then a4 and you stay on top.
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