Attack on the uncastled king: king to e1
c9-02425Puzzle rating: 1093Theme: 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
11. Ke1 Ng2+ 12. Kd2 Ng4 13. Bd3
Why it works
- Great move! king to e1 keeps the pressure (+2.2).
- Well found: king to d2 (+2.2).
- A natural move: bishop to d3.
- You reach a winning position (+2.2).
- If instead Ng2+, then Kd2 and you stay on top.
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