Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to d7 (e6·8)
c9-24988Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: 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
18. exd7+ Kf8 19. Rf1+ Nf7 20. dxc8=Q+ Qxc8 21. Bxc8
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to d7 keeps the pressure (+6.8).
- Spot on — rook to f1 (+7.0).
- Precise: pawn to c8 is the top choice (+7.4).
- Best move. bishop to c8 is exactly what the engine plays (+7.6).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Kf8, then Rf1+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #301.
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