Attack on the uncastled king: king to c2 (c1·5)
c9-11668Puzzle rating: 1110Theme: 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. Kc2 Qxd1+ 18. Kxd1
Why it works
- Great move! king to c2 keeps the pressure (+3.8).
- Well found: king to d1 (+4.0).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Qxd1+, then Kxd1 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #892.
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