Attack on the uncastled king: king to d2 (c1·10)
c9-23835Puzzle 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
24. Kd2 Qxa1 25. Qd4+ Ke8 26. Qh8+ Kf7 27. Qxa8
Why it works
- Great move! king to d2 keeps the pressure (+4.9).
- Spot on — queen to d4 (+5.0).
- Strong! queen to h8 is the sharp choice (+5.1).
- Best move. queen to a8 is exactly what the engine plays (+5.0).
- You win decisive material (+5.0).
- If instead Qxa1, then Qd4+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #648.
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