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Attack on the uncastled king: king to e2 (f1·7)

c9-05350
Puzzle rating: 970Theme: 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. Ke2 h2 13. Nf3 Rc6 14. Bxf6

Why it works

  • Great move! king to e2 keeps the pressure (+5.4).
  • Well found: knight to f3 (+6.2).
  • Precise: bishop to f6 is the top choice (+5.5).
  • You win a piece — the knight.
  • If instead Ne4, then Bxe4 and you win the knight.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #880.

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