Attack on the uncastled king: king to c1 (d1·14)
c9-10448Puzzle rating: 1060Theme: 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. Kxc1 Bd5 18. b7 O-O 19. bxa8=Q
Why it works
- Great move! king to c1 keeps the pressure (+3.4).
- pawn to b7 develops smoothly.
- Precise: pawn to a8 is the top choice (+2.6).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Bd5, then b7 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #252.
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