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Attack on the uncastled king: king to c2 (d1·19)

c9-14392
Puzzle rating: 1250Theme: 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

14. Kc2 Nxd3 15. Bf6+ Kc7 16. Kxd3

Why it works

  • Great move! king to c2 keeps the pressure (+4.8).
  • Spot on — bishop to f6 (+4.8).
  • Strong! king to d3 is the sharp choice (+4.9).
  • You reach a winning position (+4.9).
  • If instead Nxd3, then Bf6+ and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #770.

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