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Attack on the uncastled king: king to b1 (c1·6)

c9-12769
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

11. Kb1 Ba4 12. dxc4 Bd6 13. cxd5

Why it works

  • Great move! king to b1 keeps the pressure (+4.9).
  • Spot on — pawn to c4 (+5.0).
  • Precise: pawn to d5 is the top choice (+4.8).
  • You reach a winning position (+4.8).
  • If instead Bd6, then dxc4 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #618.

Explore position #618

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