Attack on the uncastled king: king to d1 (c1·7)
c9-19711Puzzle 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
20. Kd1 Bf5 21. Re2 Nb2+ 22. Kd2
Why it works
- Great move! king to d1 keeps the pressure (+2.5).
- Well found: rook to e2 (+2.5).
- A natural move: king to d2.
- You reach a winning position (+2.4).
- If instead Bf5, then Re2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #87.
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