Attack on the uncastled king: king to d2 (c1·11)
c9-24125Puzzle rating: 1750Theme: 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
22. Kd2 Bb7 23. Rh1 Qxh1 24. Bxh1
Why it works
- Great move! king to d2 keeps the pressure (+3.5).
- rook to h1 develops smoothly.
- Strong! bishop to h1 is the sharp choice (+4.2).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Bb7, then Rh1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #850.
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