Attack on the uncastled king: king to d2 (d1·10)
c9-23973Puzzle 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
11. Kd2 Qb4+ 12. Kc2 f6 13. Reb1 Nfd7 14. Rxb4
Why it works
- Great move! king to d2 keeps the pressure (+3.8).
- king to c2 develops smoothly.
- Precise: rook to b1 is the top choice (+4.2).
- Best move. rook to b4 is exactly what the engine plays (+4.3).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Qb4+, then Kc2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #303.
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