Attack on the uncastled king: king to c3 (d2·3)
c9-08742Puzzle rating: 1063Theme: 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
12. Kxc3 d4+ 13. Kxd4 b4 14. Bxc6+
Why it works
- Great move! king to c3 keeps the pressure (+3.1).
- Well found: king to d4 (+3.2).
- Precise: bishop to c6 is the top choice (+3.4).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead e5, then Kb2 and you win the knight.
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