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Attack on the uncastled king: king to c1 (b1·3)

c9-19111
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. Kc1 a2 13. Nb2 d5 14. Qd1

Why it works

  • Great move! king to c1 keeps the pressure (+4.5).
  • knight to b2 develops smoothly.
  • A natural move: queen to d1.
  • You reach a winning position (+4.6).
  • If instead Qf7, then Kc2 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #829.

Explore position #829

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