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Attack on the uncastled king: king to e1 (f1·8)

c9-08914
Puzzle rating: 1470Theme: 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

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.

Explore position #85

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