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Attack on the uncastled king: king to g2 (f1·4)

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Puzzle rating: 1104Theme: 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

16. Kxg2 O-O 17. Bxe5 d4+ 18. Re4

Why it works

  • Great move! king to g2 keeps the pressure (+1.9).
  • Spot on — bishop to e5 (+1.9).
  • A natural move: rook to e4.
  • You reach a winning position (+2.0).
  • If instead O-O, then Bxe5 and you stay on top.

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