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Attack on the uncastled king: king to f3 (g2·2)

c9-03372
Puzzle rating: 970Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
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White to move — find the best continuation

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The tactical motive

Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.

White to move — find the best continuation

Solution & explanation

Main line

12. Kf3 exd6 13. Ng2 Rf5+ 14. Ke2

Why it works

  • Great move! king to f3 keeps the pressure (+2.9).
  • knight to g2 develops smoothly.
  • Strong! king to e2 is the sharp choice (+3.2).
  • You reach a winning position (+3.2).
  • If instead exd6, then Ng2 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #119.

Explore position #119

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