Attack on the uncastled king: king to d2 (e1·10)
c9-12731Puzzle 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
20. Kd2 Rb8 21. Qd3 Qh2 22. Rh1
Why it works
- Great move! king to d2 keeps the pressure (+4.1).
- queen to d3 develops smoothly.
- Precise: rook to h1 is the top choice (+3.7).
- You reach a winning position (+3.7).
- If instead Nf4, then Nxd8 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #30.
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