Attack on the uncastled king: king to d2 (c1·7)
c9-12815naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 970Theme: 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
13. Kd2 Bb2 14. Qb1 Qb4+ 15. Ke2
Why it works
- Great move! king to d2 keeps the pressure (+2.7).
- Well found: queen to b1 (+2.7).
- A natural move: king to e2.
- You reach a winning position (+3.1).
- If instead Bb4+, then c3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #302.
SP-302 · ThroneScout — The king starts on d or e while at least one knight begins in a corner.
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