Attack on the uncastled king: king to f2 (e1·11)
c9-10922Puzzle 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
9. Kf2 f6 10. Rh1 Qxh1 11. Nxh1
Why it works
- Best move. king to f2 is exactly what the engine plays (+5.0).
- rook to h1 develops smoothly.
- Precise: knight to h1 is the top choice (+5.3).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Qh4, then Rh1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #614.
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