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Attack on the uncastled king: king to e2 (f1·2)

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Puzzle rating: 1091Theme: 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. Kxe2 Qc4+ 13. Rd3 N8d7 14. Nb3

Why it works

  • Great move! king to e2 keeps the pressure (+3.8).
  • Well found: rook to d3 (+3.9).
  • A natural move: knight to b3.
  • You reach a winning position (+3.9).
  • If instead Qc4+, then Rd3 and you stay on top.

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