Attack on the uncastled king: king to d2 (d1·4)
c9-11500Puzzle 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
18. Kd2 Bxg6 19. Qb5 Qxb5 20. cxb5
Why it works
- Great move! king to d2 keeps the pressure (+5.2).
- queen to b5 develops smoothly.
- Strong! pawn to b5 is the sharp choice (+5.3).
- You win decisive material (+5.3).
- If instead Bxg6, then Qb5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #238.
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