Attack on the uncastled king: king to d2 (e1·4)
c9-05587Puzzle rating: 1051Theme: 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
10. Kxd2 O-O-O 11. Nhf4 f6 12. Qc3
Why it works
- Great move! king to d2 keeps the pressure (+3.9).
- knight to f4 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: queen to c3.
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead O-O-O, then Bb3 and you win the bishop.
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