Attack on the uncastled king: king to f2 (f1·2)
c9-04146Puzzle rating: 1074Theme: 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
6. Kxf2 g5 7. Nb3 Ne4+ 8. fxe4
Why it works
- Great move! king to f2 keeps the pressure (+5.4).
- Spot on — knight to b3 (+5.1).
- Precise: pawn to e4 is the top choice (+6.3).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead g5, then Nd3 and you win the bishop.
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