Attack on the uncastled king: king to c2 (d1·13)
c9-08269Puzzle rating: 1096Theme: 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
8. Kxc2 hxg6 9. Nc3 Nc6 10. Kb1
Why it works
- Great move! king to c2 keeps the pressure (+3.9).
- knight to c3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: king to b1.
- You reach a winning position (+3.9).
- If instead hxg6, then Nc3 and you stay on top.
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