Attack on the uncastled king: king to e2 (f1·7)
c9-05350Puzzle rating: 970Theme: 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
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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