Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to f3 (f2·5)
c9-08865Puzzle rating: 1390Theme: 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. f3 Bxb1 16. Ke2 Ba2 17. Bxa2 Rxa4 18. bxc7
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to f3 keeps the pressure (+2.5).
- king to e2 develops smoothly.
- Precise: bishop to a2 is the top choice (+2.6).
- Best move. pawn to c7 is exactly what the engine plays (+2.1).
- You reach a winning position (+2.1).
- If instead Bxb1, then Ke2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #270.
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