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Attack on the uncastled king: king to e2 (e1·6)

c9-18280
Puzzle rating: 1250Theme: 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

24. Ke2 Rxf1 25. Kxf1 Nxe3+ 26. dxe3

Why it works

  • Great move! king to e2 keeps the pressure (+4.4).
  • Well found: king to f1 (+4.4).
  • Strong! pawn to e3 is the sharp choice (+4.5).
  • You reach a winning position (+4.5).
  • If instead Rxf1, then Kxf1 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #652.

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