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Attack on the uncastled king: king to c2 (d2·2)

c9-11964
Puzzle rating: 970Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
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White to move — find the best continuation

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The tactical motive

Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.

White to move — find the best continuation

Solution & explanation

Main line

19. Kc2 Ne6 20. Bd2 Qd7 21. Ba5

Why it works

  • Great move! king to c2 keeps the pressure (+4.0).
  • bishop to d2 develops smoothly.
  • Precise: bishop to a5 is the top choice (+4.0).
  • You reach a winning position (+4.0).
  • If instead Ne6, then Bd2 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #789.

Explore position #789

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