Attack on the uncastled king: king to d1 (c1·11)
c9-26623Puzzle rating: 1390Theme: 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
8. Kd1 c5 9. Nd3 cxb4 10. Bb2 Qxb2 11. Nxb2
Why it works
- Great move! king to d1 keeps the pressure (+2.6).
- knight to d3 develops smoothly.
- Precise: bishop to b2 is the top choice (+2.4).
- Best move. knight to b2 is exactly what the engine plays (+2.6).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead c5, then Nd3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #738.
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