Attack on the uncastled king: king to e2 (d1·7)
c9-18511Puzzle 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
12. Ke2 Bc4+ 13. d3 Bxb5 14. Rc1
Why it works
- Great move! king to e2 keeps the pressure (+2.9).
- Well found: pawn to d3 (+3.0).
- A natural move: rook to c1.
- You reach a winning position (+2.9).
- If instead Bc4+, then d3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #844.
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