Attack on the uncastled king: king to c1 (d1·7)
c9-11673Puzzle 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
16. Kxc1 Nxf3 17. Bxf3
Why it works
- Great move! king to c1 keeps the pressure (+6.0).
- Spot on — bishop to f3 (+6.1).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Nxf3, then Bxf3 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #770.
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