Attack on the uncastled king: king to c1 (d1·15)
c9-25585Puzzle rating: 1250Theme: 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
20. Kc1 Qg2 21. Rd1 f5 22. Qxa8
Why it works
- Great move! king to c1 keeps the pressure (+3.2).
- Well found: rook to d1 (+3.5).
- Precise: queen to a8 is the top choice (+3.8).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Qg2, then Rd1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #636.
Explore position #636Similar puzzles
Free, no ads · Android 8.0+ · coming soon to Google Play