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Attack on the uncastled king: knight to d2 (f1·2)

c9-07803
Puzzle rating: 1107Theme: 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

11. Nd2 O-O-O 12. Bxd8 Rxd8 13. O-O-O

Why it works

  • Great move! knight to d2 keeps the pressure (+3.4).
  • Spot on — bishop to d8 (+3.2).
  • Precise: king to c1 is the top choice (+3.2).
  • You reach a winning position (+3.2).
  • If instead O-O-O, then O-O-O and you stay on top.

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