Attack on the uncastled king: king to e1 (f1·8)
c9-08914Puzzle rating: 1470Theme: 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
28. Ke1 Ke7 29. Qf3 Ra8 30. Bc3
Why it works
- Great move! king to e1 keeps the pressure (+3.4).
- Spot on — queen to f3 (+3.4).
- Precise: bishop to c3 is the top choice (+3.5).
- You reach a winning position (+3.5).
- If instead Qc2, then f3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #85.
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