Attack on the uncastled king: king to f2 (e1·5)
c9-05228Puzzle rating: 1078Theme: 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. Kxf2 Qa7+ 14. e3 bxa2 15. Qg6+
Why it works
- Great move! king to f2 keeps the pressure (+5.2).
- Well found: pawn to e3 (+5.3).
- Strong! queen to g6 is the sharp choice (+5.6).
- You win decisive material (+5.6).
- If instead Kf7, then Bxb3+ and you win the bishop.
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