Attack on the uncastled king: king to d1 (e1·4)
c9-12054Puzzle 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
11. Kd1 O-O 12. Re1 Qd6 13. Ke2
Why it works
- Great move! king to d1 keeps the pressure (+3.6).
- rook to e1 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: king to e2.
- You reach a winning position (+3.5).
- If instead O-O, then Re1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #599.
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