Attack on the uncastled king: king to d2 (e1·12)
c9-20879Puzzle rating: 1060Theme: 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
15. Kxd2 Nxf4 16. Nc7+ Ke7 17. Nxa8
Why it works
- Great move! king to d2 keeps the pressure (+4.3).
- Well found: knight to c7 (+4.4).
- Precise: knight to a8 is the top choice (+4.5).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Nxf4, then Nc7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #430.
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