Attack on the uncastled king: king to f1 (g1·2)
c9-07940Puzzle rating: 780Theme: 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. Kxf1 Nc7 14. Bxb7 Nfe6 15. Kg1
Why it works
- Great move! king to f1 keeps the pressure (+5.2).
- Spot on — bishop to b7 (+4.9).
- A natural move: king to g1.
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Nc7, then Bxb7 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #120.
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