Attack on the uncastled king: king to g1 (f1·5)
c9-10436Puzzle 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
23. Kg1 Qf4 24. Rxe5 Qxe5 25. Nd1
Why it works
- Best move. king to g1 is exactly what the engine plays (+2.9).
- Spot on — rook to e5 (+2.9).
- A natural move: knight to d1.
- You reach a winning position (+2.9).
- If instead Qf6, then Nh5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #456.
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