Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to d6 (d5·2)
c9-14046Puzzle rating: 2060Theme: 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
23. d6 Rc6 24. Qe7+ Kc8 25. d7+
Why it works
- Sensible development: pawn to d6.
- Spot on — queen to e7 (#5).
- Precise: pawn to d7 is the top choice (#4).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Nxd6, then Rxd6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #298.
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