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Attack on the uncastled king: king to c2 (d1·10)

c9-19449
Puzzle rating: 920Theme: 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

10. Kxc2 Rxb1 11. Kxb1

Why it works

  • Great move! king to c2 keeps the pressure (+2.7).
  • Spot on — king to b1 (+2.8).
  • You reach a winning position (+2.8).
  • If instead Rxb1, then Kxb1 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #774.

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