Attack on the uncastled king: king to e2 (d1·4)
c9-16948Puzzle rating: 920Theme: 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. Kxe2 Nd6 15. fxg5
Why it works
- Great move! king to e2 keeps the pressure (+3.2).
- Spot on — pawn to g5 (+3.2).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Nd6, then fxg5 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #474.
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