Attack on the uncastled king: king to f2 (e1·13)
c9-13084Puzzle rating: 1060Theme: 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
10. Kxf2 gxf5 11. Nc6 Qc8 12. Nxd8
Why it works
- Great move! king to f2 keeps the pressure (+3.1).
- knight to c6 develops smoothly.
- Stunning! knight to d8 gives up material but you are winning (+3.2).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead gxf5, then Nc6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #310.
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