Attack on the uncastled king: king to f2 (e1·6)
c9-07998Puzzle 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
14. Kxf2 Nd6 15. Nxd6+ Rxd6 16. Bh3
Why it works
- Great move! king to f2 keeps the pressure (+4.9).
- Spot on — knight to d6 (+5.1).
- A natural move: bishop to h3.
- You win decisive material (+5.1).
- If instead Ne6, then Bh3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #215.
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