Attack on the uncastled king: king to d1 (c1·10)
c9-25780Puzzle 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
14. Kd1 Qxd6 15. Ra3 c5 16. Rxb3
Why it works
- Great move! king to d1 keeps the pressure (+3.4).
- Spot on — rook to a3 (+3.6).
- Precise: rook to b3 is the top choice (+3.5).
- You reach a winning position (+3.5).
- If instead Qxd6, then Ra3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #716.
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