Attack on the uncastled king: king to f1 (g1)
c9-02454Puzzle rating: 1061Theme: 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. Kf1 a5 15. Qd2 Bc7 16. Qc2
Why it works
- Great move! king to f1 keeps the pressure (+2.4).
- queen to d2 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: queen to c2.
- You reach a winning position (+2.4).
- If instead a5, then bxa5 and you stay on top.
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