Attack on the uncastled king: king to d1 (e1·6)
c9-16553Puzzle 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
13. Kd1 O-O 14. cxb5 Qe5 15. f4
Why it works
- Great move! king to d1 keeps the pressure (+4.7).
- Spot on — pawn to b5 (+4.8).
- A natural move: pawn to f4.
- You reach a winning position (+4.9).
- If instead O-O, then cxb5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #865.
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