Attack on the uncastled king: king to e2 (e3)
c9-13095Puzzle 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
15. Ke2 Qh6 16. Kd1 O-O-O 17. Bc4
Why it works
- Great move! king to e2 keeps the pressure (+4.1).
- king to d1 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: bishop to c4.
- You reach a winning position (+4.4).
- If instead Qxg7, then Qxg7 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #158.
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