Attack on the uncastled king: king to f1 (e1·4)
c9-04218Puzzle rating: 1101Theme: 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. Kf1 Kxd8 14. Nd3 Bd6 15. b3
Why it works
- Great move! king to f1 keeps the pressure (+4.2).
- knight to d3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: pawn to b3.
- You reach a winning position (+4.3).
- If instead Kxd8, then Nd3 and you stay on top.
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