Attack on the uncastled king: king to c2 (c1·3)
c9-07059Puzzle rating: 1096Theme: 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
18. Kxc2 Nc6 19. Bxc6 bxc6 20. b3
Why it works
- Great move! king to c2 keeps the pressure (+2.9).
- Spot on — bishop to c6 (+3.0).
- Precise: pawn to b3 is the top choice (+2.7).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead Nc6, then Bxc6 and you win the knight.
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