Attack on the uncastled king: king to e2 (f1)
c9-02075Puzzle rating: 1097Theme: 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
10. Ke2 Nxf5 11. Qxd2 Nd4+ 12. Kd1
Why it works
- Great move! king to e2 keeps the pressure (+4.2).
- Spot on — queen to d2 (+4.1).
- Strong! king to d1 is the sharp choice (+4.0).
- You reach a winning position (+4.0).
- If instead Nxf5, then Qxd2 and you stay on top.
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