Attack on the uncastled king: king to c3 (d2·4)
c9-15648Puzzle 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
17. Kc3 Nd6 18. b3 f5 19. Kb2
Why it works
- Great move! king to c3 keeps the pressure (+2.6).
- pawn to b3 develops smoothly.
- Precise: king to b2 is the top choice (+2.3).
- You reach a winning position (+2.3).
- If instead Nd6, then Bc4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #916.
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