Attack on the uncastled king: king to c2 (b2)
c9-06867Puzzle rating: 1111Theme: 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
15. Kc2 Bxc3 16. Qxc3 Nd4+ 17. Qxd4
Why it works
- Great move! king to c2 keeps the pressure (+1.3).
- Spot on — queen to c3 (+1.2).
- Stunning! queen to d4 gives up material but you stand better (+1.2).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Bxc3, then Qxc3 and you stay on top.
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