Attack on the uncastled king: king to d1 (c1·9)
c9-20681Puzzle rating: 1250Theme: 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
13. Kd1 Nb7 14. Nfe4 O-O-O 15. Nxf6
Why it works
- Great move! king to d1 keeps the pressure (+2.5).
- knight to e4 develops smoothly.
- Precise: knight to f6 is the top choice (+2.3).
- You reach a winning position (+2.3).
- If instead Nb7, then Nfe4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #835.
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