Attack on the uncastled king: king to f2 (e1·19)
c9-11917Puzzle rating: 1470Theme: 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. Kf2 Nd2 24. c7+ Ke7 25. Qb4+
Why it works
- Great move! king to f2 keeps the pressure (+5.2).
- Spot on — pawn to c7 (+6.1).
- Precise: queen to b4 is the top choice (+6.3).
- You win decisive material (+6.3).
- If instead Nh2, then c7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #736.
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