Attack on the uncastled king: king to c1 (b1)
c9-07633Puzzle rating: 1084Theme: 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. Kxc1 exd4 16. Qxd4 Qf6 17. Qxf6
Why it works
- Great move! king to c1 keeps the pressure (+2.4).
- Well found: queen to d4 (+2.8).
- Stunning! queen to f6 gives up material but you stand better (+2.8).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead exd4, then Qxd4 and you win the rook.
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