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Attack on the uncastled king: king to b2 (c1·11)

c9-07900
Puzzle rating: 1080Theme: 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

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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