Attack on the uncastled king: king to d1 (d2·4)
c9-22419Puzzle 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
11. Kd1 Nxa3 12. Rxe6 Bxe6 13. Bxa3
Why it works
- Great move! king to d1 keeps the pressure (+2.3).
- A brilliant blow: rook to e6, and you stand better (+2.1).
- Precise: bishop to a3 is the top choice (+2.4).
- You reach a winning position (+2.4).
- If instead Nxa3, then Rxe6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #87.
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