Attack on the uncastled king: king to d1 (e1·3)
c9-10314Puzzle rating: 970Theme: 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. Kd1 Qe5 18. Qxg2 dxc3 19. Ng7+
Why it works
- Great move! king to d1 keeps the pressure (+4.7).
- Spot on — queen to g2 (+5.0).
- Precise: knight to g7 is the top choice (+5.1).
- You win decisive material (+5.1).
- If instead Qh8, then Qxg2 and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #644.
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