Attack on the uncastled king: king to d2 (e1·5)
c9-05821Puzzle 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
14. Kxd2 Bb3 15. Qa3 Bc4 16. b3
Why it works
- Great move! king to d2 keeps the pressure (+3.7).
- queen to a3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: pawn to b3.
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Bb3, then Qa3 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #204.
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