Attack on the uncastled king: king to d2 (d1·9)
c9-25973Puzzle 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
9. Kd2 d5 10. Ra1 Qxa1 11. Bxa1
Why it works
- Great move! king to d2 keeps the pressure (+3.3).
- rook to a1 develops smoothly.
- Precise: bishop to a1 is the top choice (+3.2).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead d5, then Ra1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #568.
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