Attack on the uncastled king: king to f1 (e1·7)
c9-14068Puzzle 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
14. Kf1 Qxb4 15. Bc3 Qg4 16. axb5
Why it works
- Great move! king to f1 keeps the pressure (+4.1).
- bishop to c3 develops smoothly.
- Precise: pawn to b5 is the top choice (+4.0).
- You reach a winning position (+4.0).
- If instead O-O, then Ng1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #677.
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