Attack on the uncastled king: king to e2 (f1·2)
c9-06715Puzzle 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
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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