Castling-960 to the rescue on b1 (d1·14)
c9-19180Puzzle rating: 1570Theme: Castling 960: the strongest move is to castle — drag the king onto its rook.
White to move — find the best continuation
The tactical motive
Castling 960: the strongest move is to castle — drag the king onto its rook.
White to move — find the best continuation
Solution & explanation
Main line
11. O-O-O+ Kc8 12. Nc4 Bc6 13. Nxb6+ Kb7 14. Bc4
Why it works
- Great move! king to c1 keeps the pressure (+4.1).
- knight to c4 develops smoothly.
- Precise: knight to b6 is the top choice (+4.4).
- Sensible development: bishop to c4.
- You reach a winning position (+4.3).
- If instead Kc8, then Nc4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #358.
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