Attack on the uncastled king: king to d2 (c1·9)
c9-26380Puzzle 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
19. Kxd2 Qxa1 20. Bxa1 d5 21. exf6 O-O-O 22. fxg7
Why it works
- Great move! king to d2 keeps the pressure (+2.5).
- Well found: bishop to a1 (+2.5).
- Precise: pawn to f6 is the top choice (+2.7).
- Best move. pawn to g7 is exactly what the engine plays (+2.7).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Qxa1, then Bxa1 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #877.
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