Attack on the uncastled king: rook to d2 (c2)
c9-11116Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: 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. Rd2 cxd4 11. Kd1 O-O 12. Qa3
Why it works
- Great move! rook to d2 keeps the pressure (+2.2).
- Spot on — king to d1 (+2.3).
- Precise: queen to a3 is the top choice (+2.1).
- You reach a winning position (+2.1).
- If instead cxd4, then Kd1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #301.
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