Attack on the uncastled king: king to d1 (e1·8)
c9-09437Puzzle rating: 1110Theme: 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
30. Kd1 Qe4 31. Rxg3
Why it works
- Great move! king to d1 keeps the pressure (+3.3).
- Well found: rook to g3 (+3.6).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Qe4, then Rxg3 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #936.
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