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Attack on the uncastled king: king to d1 (c1·9)

c9-20681
Puzzle rating: 1250Theme: 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

13. Kd1 Nb7 14. Nfe4 O-O-O 15. Nxf6

Why it works

  • Great move! king to d1 keeps the pressure (+2.5).
  • knight to e4 develops smoothly.
  • Precise: knight to f6 is the top choice (+2.3).
  • You reach a winning position (+2.3).
  • If instead Nb7, then Nfe4 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #835.

Explore position #835

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