Attack on the uncastled king: king to d2 (e2)
c9-15492Puzzle rating: 1250Theme: 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
18. Kd2 Bb1 19. Qxe4 Bxe4 20. hxg5
Why it works
- Great move! king to d2 keeps the pressure (+2.6).
- A brilliant blow: queen to e4, and you stand better (+2.7).
- Precise: pawn to g5 is the top choice (+2.4).
- You reach a winning position (+2.4).
- If instead Bb1, then Qxe4 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #168.
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