Attack on the uncastled king: king to e1 (d1)
c9-10387Puzzle 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
10. Ke1 bxc4 11. Nxd7 Kxd7 12. Nxc4
Why it works
- Great move! king to e1 keeps the pressure (+2.8).
- A brilliant blow: knight to d7, and you stand better (+2.6).
- Precise: knight to c4 is the top choice (+2.9).
- You reach a winning position (+2.9).
- If instead bxc4, then Nxc4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #736.
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