Attack on the uncastled king: king to d1 (d2·2)
c9-19569Puzzle 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
16. Kd1 dxc2+ 17. Bxc2 Rc6 18. fxe8=R+
Why it works
- Great move! king to d1 keeps the pressure (+6.2).
- Spot on — bishop to c2 (+6.6).
- Precise: pawn to e8 is the top choice (+7.2).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead d2, then fxe8=Q+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #314.
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