Attack on the uncastled king: king to g1 (f1·3)
c9-08608Puzzle rating: 1076Theme: 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
15. Kxg1 Bd7 16. Kf2 f5 17. c4
Why it works
- Great move! king to g1 keeps the pressure (+3.5).
- Spot on — king to f2 (+3.2).
- A natural move: pawn to c4.
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead f5, then Ne3 and you win the bishop.
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