Attack on the uncastled king: king to f3 (g2)
c9-06604Puzzle 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
13. Kxf3 O-O 14. Ke2 f5 15. h3
Why it works
- Great move! king to f3 keeps the pressure (+2.5).
- king to e2 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: pawn to h3.
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead f5, then Ke2 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #224.
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