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Attack on the uncastled king: king to d2 (c1·3)

c9-06790
Puzzle rating: 780Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
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White to move — find the best continuation

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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. Kxd2 f4 14. Nc2 O-O-O 15. Kc1

Why it works

  • Great move! king to d2 keeps the pressure (+4.0).
  • knight to c2 develops smoothly.
  • A natural move: king to c1.
  • You win a piece — the queen.
  • If instead f4, then Nc2 and you win the queen.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #287.

Explore position #287

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