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Attack on the uncastled king: king to f2 (e1·19)

c9-11917
Puzzle rating: 1470Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
a8b7c6d5e4f3g2h1
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. 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.

Explore position #736

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