Attack on the uncastled king: king to e1 (d1·4)
c9-10079Puzzle rating: 1250Theme: 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
17. Ke1 Qh5 18. Qxh5 Bxh5 19. exd4
Why it works
- Great move! king to e1 keeps the pressure (+2.2).
- A brilliant blow: queen to h5, and you stand better (+2.2).
- Strong! pawn to d4 is the sharp choice (+2.2).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Qh5, then Qxh5 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #464.
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