Attack on the uncastled king: king to c1 (d1·10)
c9-11114Puzzle 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
9. Kc1 Ne6 10. Bxg5 Nd4 11. b3
Why it works
- Great move! king to c1 keeps the pressure (+3.9).
- Spot on — bishop to g5 (+4.0).
- Precise: pawn to b3 is the top choice (+2.8).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Ne6, then Bxg5 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #247.
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