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Attack on the uncastled king: king to f2 (e1·6)

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Puzzle rating: 780Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
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White to move — find the best continuation

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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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