Attack on the uncastled king: king to d2 (e2·2)
c9-23544Puzzle rating: 1390Theme: 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
12. Kd2 Qc8 13. c6 Bxc6 14. Bxd4 Ne6 15. Bxa7
Why it works
- Great move! king to d2 keeps the pressure (+2.4).
- pawn to c6 develops smoothly.
- Precise: bishop to d4 is the top choice (+2.6).
- Great move! bishop to a7 keeps the pressure (+2.7).
- You reach a winning position (+2.7).
- If instead Qc8, then c6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #866.
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