Attack on the uncastled king: king to d2 (d1·3)
c9-07353Puzzle rating: 970Theme: 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 e5 13. Qc3 d5 14. Reb1
Why it works
- Great move! king to d2 keeps the pressure (+3.7).
- Spot on — queen to c3 (+3.2).
- A natural move: rook to b1.
- You reach a winning position (+3.9).
- If instead e5, then Qc3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #335.
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