Attack on the uncastled king: king to f2 (e1·7)
c9-06334Puzzle rating: 1082Theme: 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
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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