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Attack on the uncastled king: king to f1 (g1·6)

c9-13064
Puzzle rating: 970Theme: 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

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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