Attack on the uncastled king: king to f1 (e2)
c9-00861Puzzle rating: 1073Theme: 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. Kf1 b5 9. cxb5 Qb7 10. Ne3
Why it works
- Great move! king to f1 keeps the pressure (+2.7).
- Spot on — pawn to b5 (+2.8).
- Precise: knight to e3 is the top choice (+2.2).
- You reach a winning position (+2.2).
- If instead b5, then cxb5 and you stay on top.
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