Attack on the uncastled king: king to e2 (e1·2)
c9-11844Puzzle 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
11. Ke2 Bf4 12. Nf5 Qg4+ 13. Kf2
Why it works
- Great move! king to e2 keeps the pressure (+3.4).
- Well found: knight to f5 (+3.7).
- A natural move: king to f2.
- You reach a winning position (+3.7).
- If instead Bf4, then Nf5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #644.
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