Attack on the uncastled king: king to f2 (e1·18)
c9-09024Puzzle 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
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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