Attack on the uncastled king: king to f2 (e1·5)
c9-06132Puzzle rating: 780Theme: 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
11. Kxf2 O-O 12. Qf1 f5 13. Qh3
Why it works
- Great move! king to f2 keeps the pressure (+3.0).
- Spot on — queen to f1 (+2.7).
- A natural move: queen to h3.
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead O-O, then Qg1 and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #226.
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