Attack on the uncastled king: king to d2 (d1·5)
c9-14633naming 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
18. Kd2 Rd6+ 19. Bxd6 Qxd6+ 20. Ke1
Why it works
- Great move! king to d2 keeps the pressure (+2.9).
- A brilliant blow: bishop to d6, and you stand better (+2.7).
- A natural move: king to e1.
- You reach a winning position (+2.9).
- If instead Rd6+, then Bxd6 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #536.
SP-536 · ThroneGuard — The king starts in the middle of the back rank, on d or e, and neither knight begins in a corner.
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