Attack on the uncastled king: king to d2 (e1)
c9-02460Puzzle rating: 1071Theme: 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
9. Kxd2 O-O 10. Qc2 Rd8+ 11. Ke1
Why it works
- Great move! king to d2 keeps the pressure (+4.5).
- queen to c2 develops smoothly.
- Strong! king to e1 is the sharp choice (+4.6).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead O-O, then Ke1 and you win the bishop.
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