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Attack on the uncastled king: king to f2 (e1·10)

c9-07275
Puzzle rating: 970Theme: 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

13. Kf2 Ne4+ 14. Kg1 O-O-O 15. Rh3

Why it works

  • Great move! king to f2 keeps the pressure (+3.8).
  • Well found: king to g1 (+3.9).
  • A natural move: rook to h3.
  • You reach a winning position (+4.0).
  • If instead Ne4+, then Kg1 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #446.

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