Attack on the uncastled king: king to f3 (g2·2)
c9-03372Puzzle rating: 970Theme: 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
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.
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