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Attack on the uncastled king: king to e2 (f1·2)

c9-06715
Puzzle rating: 780Theme: 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

8. Kxe2 Kxg8 9. f3 Nb6 10. Kf2

Why it works

  • Great move! king to e2 keeps the pressure (+3.4).
  • pawn to f3 develops smoothly.
  • A natural move: king to f2.
  • You reach a winning position (+3.4).
  • If instead Kxg8, then f3 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #312.

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