Attack on the uncastled king: king to f1 (g1·2)
c9-07712Puzzle rating: 1054Theme: 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
14. Kxf1 Qh2 15. Nc3 Rh6 16. Nd5
Why it works
- Great move! king to f1 keeps the pressure (+2.7).
- knight to c3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: knight to d5.
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Qh2, then Nc3 and you win the bishop.
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