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Attack on the uncastled king: king to f1 (g2)

c9-18178
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

29. Kf1 Bf3 30. Rg1 Qh6 31. Nf4

Why it works

  • Great move! king to f1 keeps the pressure (+2.0).
  • Well found: rook to g1 (+2.1).
  • Strong! knight to f4 is the sharp choice (+2.0).
  • You reach a winning position (+2.0).
  • If instead Bf3, then Rg1 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #8.

Explore position #8

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