Attack on the uncastled king: king to c1 (b1·3)
c9-19111Puzzle 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
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.
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