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Attack on the uncastled king: king to f2 (g1·9)

c9-13006
Puzzle rating: 1110Theme: 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

14. Kf2 Nxd7 15. Kxe2

Why it works

  • Great move! king to f2 keeps the pressure (+2.8).
  • Well found: king to e2 (+2.6).
  • You reach a winning position (+2.6).
  • If instead Nxd7, then Kxe2 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #138.

Explore position #138

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