Attack on the uncastled king: king to e1 (d1)
c9-07619Puzzle rating: 1061Theme: 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
10. Ke1 Qg5 11. Bxa8
Why it works
- Great move! king to e1 keeps the pressure (+3.5).
- Spot on — bishop to a8 (+3.5).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Qg5, then Bxa8 and you win the rook.
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