Attack on the uncastled king: king to f1 (e1·8)
c9-17594Puzzle 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. Kf1 g5 16. f3 Qf5 17. Ke1
Why it works
- Great move! king to f1 keeps the pressure (+3.2).
- pawn to f3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: king to e1.
- You reach a winning position (+3.1).
- If instead g5, then f3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #676.
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