Attack on the uncastled king: king to d2 (d1)
c9-06405Puzzle rating: 1086Theme: 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
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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