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Attack on the uncastled king: king to e2 (d1·5)

c9-10858
Puzzle rating: 970Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
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White to move — find the best continuation

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The tactical motive

Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.

White to move — find the best continuation

Solution & explanation

Main line

9. Ke2 Rc2+ 10. Bd2 Rxd2+ 11. Kxd2

Why it works

  • Great move! king to e2 keeps the pressure (+4.3).
  • Well found: bishop to d2 (+4.3).
  • Precise: king to d2 is the top choice (+5.0).
  • You win decisive material (+5.0).
  • If instead Qc4+, then Kf2 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #358.

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