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Attack on the uncastled king: king to f1 (e1·8)

c9-17594
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. 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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