Attack on the uncastled king: king to e2 (f2)
c9-04204Puzzle rating: 1091Theme: 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. Ke2 axb4 14. Qh3 Rf5 15. d4
Why it works
- Great move! king to e2 keeps the pressure (+4.2).
- queen to h3 develops smoothly.
- Precise: pawn to d4 is the top choice (+4.0).
- You reach a winning position (+4.0).
- If instead axb4, then Qh3 and you stay on top.
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