Attack on the uncastled king: king to f2 (e1·16)
c9-07344Puzzle rating: 1250Theme: 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
10. Kf2 Qxc4 11. Nxa7+ Qxa4 12. Nxc8
Why it works
- Great move! king to f2 keeps the pressure (+2.8).
- Well found: knight to a7 (+3.3).
- Strong! knight to c8 is the sharp choice (+3.3).
- You reach a winning position (+3.3).
- If instead Qxc4, then Nxa7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #77.
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