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Attack on the uncastled king: king to f2 (e2·3)

c9-15461
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

15. Kf2 Rxd5 16. Qe4 Rd6 17. Qa4

Why it works

  • Great move! king to f2 keeps the pressure (+2.4).
  • queen to e4 develops smoothly.
  • A natural move: queen to a4.
  • You reach a winning position (+2.4).
  • If instead Rxd5, then Qe4 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #892.

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