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Attack on the uncastled king: king to f2 (e1·11)

c9-10922
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

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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