Attack on the uncastled king: king to d1 (e1·2)
c9-08197Puzzle rating: 1108Theme: 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
11. Kd1 Rc5 12. c4 f3 13. Rxf3
Why it works
- Great move! king to d1 keeps the pressure (+3.5).
- pawn to c4 develops smoothly.
- Precise: rook to f3 is the top choice (+3.5).
- You reach a winning position (+3.5).
- If instead Qh3, then Re1 and you stay on top.
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