Attack on the uncastled king: king to d1 (d2)
c9-18603Puzzle 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
25. Kd1 Kf8 26. Nd4 Re3 27. Bd5
Why it works
- Great move! king to d1 keeps the pressure (+3.8).
- Spot on — knight to d4 (+3.5).
- A natural move: bishop to d5.
- You reach a winning position (+3.8).
- If instead Kf8, then Nh3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #167.
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