Attack on the uncastled king: king to c3 (b2)
c9-09938Puzzle 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
15. Kxc3 Qxc2+ 16. Kxc2
Why it works
- Great move! king to c3 keeps the pressure (+6.6).
- Spot on — king to c2 (+7.7).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Qxc2+, then Kxc2 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #875.
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