Attack on the uncastled king: king to d2 (e1·6)
c9-06114Puzzle rating: 1083Theme: 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
16. Kd2 Nhf4 17. Kc2 Nxc1 18. Kxc1
Why it works
- Great move! king to d2 keeps the pressure (+3.4).
- Spot on — king to c2 (+3.2).
- Strong! king to c1 is the sharp choice (+3.3).
- You reach a winning position (+3.3).
- If instead Nhf4, then Kc2 and you stay on top.
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