Attack on the uncastled king: king to f1 (e1·6)
c9-07117Puzzle rating: 1081Theme: 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
12. Kf1 Qd4 13. Nxa8
Why it works
- Great move! king to f1 keeps the pressure (+2.2).
- Spot on — knight to a8 (+1.8).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Qd4, then Nxa8 and you win the rook.
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