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Attack on the uncastled king: king to d2 (d1)

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Puzzle rating: 1086Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
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White to move — find the best continuation

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The tactical motive

Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.

White to move — find the best continuation

Solution & explanation

Main line

12. Kd2 Qf4+ 13. Ne3 g4 14. Rb1

Why it works

  • Great move! king to d2 keeps the pressure (+3.5).
  • Well found: knight to e3 (+3.6).
  • A natural move: rook to b1.
  • You reach a winning position (+3.9).
  • If instead g4, then Qf1 and you stay on top.

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