Attack on the uncastled king: king to c1 (d1·8)
c9-14823Puzzle rating: 920Theme: 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. Kxc1 e6 15. fxe6
Why it works
- Great move! king to c1 keeps the pressure (+3.1).
- Spot on — pawn to e6 (+3.4).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead e6, then fxe6 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #75.
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