Attack on the uncastled king: king to f2 (e1·10)
c9-07275Puzzle rating: 970Theme: 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
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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