Attack on the uncastled king: king to f2 (e1·14)
c9-15213Puzzle 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 Qb7 11. Bxh8 Rxh8 12. fxg6
Why it works
- Great move! king to f2 keeps the pressure (+4.1).
- Spot on — bishop to h8 (+4.0).
- Precise: pawn to g6 is the top choice (+3.8).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Qb7, then Bxh8 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #769.
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