Attack on the uncastled king: king to c2 (b1·7)
c9-07663Puzzle rating: 1057Theme: 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
12. Kxc2 Qf7 13. Kb1 Nb4 14. d4
Why it works
- Great move! king to c2 keeps the pressure (+2.6).
- king to b1 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: pawn to d4.
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead a5, then Kb1 and you win the knight.
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