Attack on the uncastled king: king to c2 (d1·13)
c9-08020Puzzle rating: 970Theme: 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. Kc2 Qxa2+ 15. Kc1 Be6 16. Be5
Why it works
- Great move! king to c2 keeps the pressure (+4.4).
- king to c1 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: bishop to e5.
- You reach a winning position (+4.5).
- If instead Qxa2+, then Kc1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #188.
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