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Attack on the uncastled king: king to f2 (e1·18)

c9-09024
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

22. Kf2 Qc2+ 23. Rd2 Qh7 24. Qg1

Why it works

  • Great move! king to f2 keeps the pressure (+4.4).
  • Well found: rook to d2 (+4.7).
  • A natural move: queen to g1.
  • You reach a winning position (+4.8).
  • If instead Qc2+, then Rd2 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #393.

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