Attack on the uncastled king: king to d2 (c1·5)
c9-09230Puzzle rating: 920Theme: 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. Kxd2 bxc4 13. Bxc4
Why it works
- Great move! king to d2 keeps the pressure (+3.4).
- Spot on — bishop to c4 (+3.4).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead bxc4, then Bxc4 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #738.
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