Castling-960 to the rescue on d1 (e1)
c9-20231Puzzle rating: 1340Theme: Castling 960: the strongest move is to castle — drag the king onto its rook.
White to move — find the best continuation
The tactical motive
Castling 960: the strongest move is to castle — drag the king onto its rook.
White to move — find the best continuation
Solution & explanation
Main line
17. O-O-O c5 18. f4 b6 19. Be3
Why it works
- Great move! king to c1 keeps the pressure (+6.5).
- Spot on — pawn to f4 (+6.5).
- A natural move: bishop to e3.
- You win decisive material (+6.6).
- If instead b6, then Be4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #220.
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