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Attack on the uncastled king: king to d2 (c1·5)

c9-09230
Puzzle rating: 920Theme: 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

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.

Explore position #738

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