Attack on the uncastled king: king to d1 (c1·5)
c9-16566Puzzle 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
11. Kd1 Qd6 12. e3 Qxa6 13. Nd4
Why it works
- Great move! king to d1 keeps the pressure (+3.7).
- Spot on — pawn to e3 (+3.7).
- A natural move: knight to d4.
- You reach a winning position (+3.4).
- If instead Qc6, then e4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #249.
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