Attack on the uncastled king: king to f2 (e1·12)
c9-12078Puzzle 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
13. Kf2 Qxh2+ 14. Kf3 g4+ 15. Ke4
Why it works
- Great move! king to f2 keeps the pressure (+4.0).
- king to f3 develops smoothly.
- Strong! king to e4 is the sharp choice (+4.5).
- You reach a winning position (+4.5).
- If instead Qxh2+, then Kf3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #352.
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