Attack on the uncastled king: king to d1 (c2·2)
c9-21256Puzzle 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
12. Kd1 Nxa4 13. Qh3+ Rd7 14. d6
Why it works
- Great move! king to d1 keeps the pressure (+4.0).
- Spot on — queen to h3 (+4.2).
- A natural move: pawn to d6.
- You reach a winning position (+4.5).
- If instead g4, then Bd2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #379.
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