Attack on the uncastled king: king to e1 (f2)
c9-09565Puzzle rating: 970Theme: 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. Ke1 Qc6 16. Rd1 g4 17. Qd3
Why it works
- Great move! king to e1 keeps the pressure (+4.2).
- rook to d1 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: queen to d3.
- You reach a winning position (+4.2).
- If instead b5, then c5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #675.
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