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Attack on the uncastled king: king to d1 (c1·3)

c9-07200
Puzzle rating: 1113Theme: 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

12. Kxd1 O-O-O+ 13. Bd2 Qxe5 14. Rc1

Why it works

  • Great move! king to d1 keeps the pressure (+4.7).
  • bishop to d2 develops smoothly.
  • A natural move: rook to c1.
  • You win a piece — the rook.
  • If instead O-O-O+, then Bd2 and you win the rook.

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