Attack on the uncastled king: king to c1 (d1·11)
c9-17633Puzzle 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
16. Kc1 Nd3+ 17. cxd3 Rxh8 18. Bg3
Why it works
- Great move! king to c1 keeps the pressure (+4.2).
- Spot on — pawn to d3 (+4.3).
- A natural move: bishop to g3.
- You reach a winning position (+4.3).
- If instead Rxh8, then Kxb2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #186.
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