Attack on the uncastled king: king to e1 (f1)
c9-09652Puzzle 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
17. Ke1 f5 18. Qb2 O-O 19. cxd3
Why it works
- Great move! king to e1 keeps the pressure (+3.7).
- Spot on — queen to b2 (+3.2).
- Precise: pawn to d3 is the top choice (+4.6).
- You reach a winning position (+4.6).
- If instead f5, then cxd3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #581.
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