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Attack on the uncastled king: king to g1 (f1·5)

c9-10436
Puzzle rating: 970Theme: 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

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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