Attack on the uncastled king: king to f1 (g1·6)
c9-13064Puzzle 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
16. Kf1 Nd6 17. f3 c4 18. Rd1
Why it works
- Great move! king to f1 keeps the pressure (+4.3).
- pawn to f3 develops smoothly.
- Precise: rook to d1 is the top choice (+4.1).
- You reach a winning position (+4.1).
- If instead Nd6, then Rd1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #408.
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