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Attack on the uncastled king: king to f2 (e1·7)

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Puzzle rating: 1082Theme: 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

10. Kf2 Bc5+ 11. e3 Bf7 12. Ng3

Why it works

  • Great move! king to f2 keeps the pressure (+1.7).
  • pawn to e3 develops smoothly.
  • A natural move: knight to g3.
  • You reach a winning position (+1.8).
  • If instead Bc5+, then e3 and you stay on top.

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