Attack on the uncastled king: king to c2 (c1·4)
c9-09246Puzzle 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
17. Kc2 Qb2+ 18. Kd3 Ne5+ 19. fxe5
Why it works
- Great move! king to c2 keeps the pressure (+3.7).
- king to d3 develops smoothly.
- Strong! pawn to e5 is the sharp choice (+3.8).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead Qb2+, then Kd3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #647.
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