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Attack on the uncastled king: king to d2 (d1·5)

c9-14633
Puzzle rating: 970Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
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White to move — find the best continuation

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The tactical motive

Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.

White to move — find the best continuation

Solution & explanation

Main line

18. Kd2 Rd6+ 19. Bxd6 Qxd6+ 20. Ke1

Why it works

  • Great move! king to d2 keeps the pressure (+2.9).
  • A brilliant blow: bishop to d6, and you stand better (+2.7).
  • A natural move: king to e1.
  • You reach a winning position (+2.9).
  • If instead Rd6+, then Bxd6 and you win the rook.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #536.

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