Attack on the uncastled king: king to b1 (c1·6)
c9-12769Puzzle 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
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.
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