Attack on the uncastled king: king to f2 (g1·9)
c9-13006Puzzle rating: 1110Theme: 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
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.
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