Attack on the uncastled king: king to d1 (c2)
c9-18810Puzzle 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
11. Kd1 Qb3+ 12. Nc2 Qxc2+ 13. Ke1
Why it works
- Great move! king to d1 keeps the pressure (+2.1).
- knight to c2 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: king to e1.
- You reach a winning position (+2.7).
- If instead Qb3+, then Nc2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #279.
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