Attack on the uncastled king: king to c2 (d1·16)
c9-11852Puzzle rating: 1110Theme: 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
14. Kc2 Qxc1+ 15. Kxc1
Why it works
- Great move! king to c2 keeps the pressure (+5.0).
- Well found: king to c1 (+5.1).
- You win decisive material (+5.1).
- If instead Qxc1+, then Kxc1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #623.
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