Attack on the uncastled king: king to f1 (e1·5)
c9-06874Puzzle rating: 1108Theme: 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
15. Kxf1 exf6 16. Nb7 Bh3+ 17. Bg2
Why it works
- Great move! king to f1 keeps the pressure (+5.6).
- knight to b7 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: bishop to g2.
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead exf6, then Nb7 and you win the queen.
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