Attack on the uncastled king: king to d1 (c1·6)
c9-17913Puzzle 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
21. Kd1 Bxf4 22. Qe2 O-O 23. Qf3
Why it works
- Great move! king to d1 keeps the pressure (+4.2).
- queen to e2 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to f3 is the top choice (+3.8).
- You reach a winning position (+3.8).
- If instead Bxf4, then Qe2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #686.
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