Attack on the uncastled king: king to f2 (g1·2)
c9-01547Puzzle rating: 780Theme: 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
14. Kxf2 Ne5 15. Kf1 O-O 16. Bf4
Why it works
- Great move! king to f2 keeps the pressure (+2.6).
- king to f1 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: bishop to f4.
- You reach a winning position (+2.6).
- If instead Ne5, then Kf1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #132.
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