Attack on the uncastled king: king to f2 (e1·3)
c9-02320Puzzle rating: 1103Theme: 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
13. Kxf2 Rh8 14. Ke1 h6 15. f5
Why it works
- Great move! king to f2 keeps the pressure (+8.6).
- king to e1 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: pawn to f5.
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead exd6, then Nc4 and you win the queen.
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