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Attack on the uncastled king: king to e2 (d1·7)

c9-18511
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

12. Ke2 Bc4+ 13. d3 Bxb5 14. Rc1

Why it works

  • Great move! king to e2 keeps the pressure (+2.9).
  • Well found: pawn to d3 (+3.0).
  • A natural move: rook to c1.
  • You reach a winning position (+2.9).
  • If instead Bc4+, then d3 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #844.

Explore position #844

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