Attack on the uncastled king: king to f2 (f1·4)
c9-07826Puzzle rating: 1063Theme: 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. Kxf2 Ng6 13. a4 e4 14. Qa3+
Why it works
- Great move! king to f2 keeps the pressure (+3.0).
- pawn to a4 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to a3 is the top choice (+3.6).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Qd8, then Qb1 and you win the bishop.
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