Attack on the uncastled king: rook to d2 (d1)
c9-03438Puzzle rating: 780Theme: 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
13. Rxd2 Qc7 14. Qd4 Bc6 15. Ba2
Why it works
- Great move! rook to d2 keeps the pressure (+4.4).
- queen to d4 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: bishop to a2.
- You reach a winning position (+4.5).
- If instead Qc7, then Qd4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #816.
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