Attack on the uncastled king: king to d2 (c1·4)
c9-08473Puzzle rating: 1054Theme: 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
16. Kxd2 Qg5+ 17. Kd1 Qg4+ 18. f3
Why it works
- Great move! king to d2 keeps the pressure (+6.3).
- king to d1 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: pawn to f3.
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Qg5+, then Re3 and you win the bishop.
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