Attack on the uncastled king: king to b2 (c1·11)
c9-07900Puzzle rating: 1080Theme: 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
14. Kxb2 Qd5 15. Bg3 Qb5+ 16. Kc1
Why it works
- Great move! king to b2 keeps the pressure (+5.4).
- Spot on — bishop to g3 (+5.6).
- A natural move: king to c1.
- You win decisive material (+6.2).
- If instead fxe5, then Bb3 and you stay on top.
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