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Attack on the uncastled king: king to d2 (e1·13)

c9-18655
Puzzle rating: 1250Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
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White to move — find the best continuation

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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. Kd2 Qxg2+ 22. Bxg2 Nxc1 23. Kxc1

Why it works

  • Great move! king to d2 keeps the pressure (+4.2).
  • Well found: bishop to g2 (+4.2).
  • Precise: king to c1 is the top choice (+4.1).
  • You reach a winning position (+4.1).
  • If instead Qxg2+, then Bxg2 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #202.

Explore position #202

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