Attack on the uncastled king: king to d2 (c2)
c9-06214Puzzle 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
17. Kxd2 d5 18. Qh5 d4 19. Nd3
Why it works
- Great move! king to d2 keeps the pressure (+6.1).
- queen to h5 develops smoothly.
- Precise: knight to d3 is the top choice (+5.5).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead O-O-O, then Qh5 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #606.
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