Attack on the uncastled king: king to f2 (e2·3)
c9-15461Puzzle 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
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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