Attack on the uncastled king: king to f1 (e1·13)
c9-14178Puzzle rating: 1250Theme: 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
20. Kf1 Ne6 21. Nd6+ Rxd6 22. exd6
Why it works
- Great move! king to f1 keeps the pressure (+4.1).
- Spot on — knight to d6 (+4.4).
- Strong! pawn to d6 is the sharp choice (+4.7).
- You reach a winning position (+4.7).
- If instead Ne6, then Nd6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #509.
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