Attack on the uncastled king: king to e2 (e1·6)
c9-18280Puzzle rating: 1250Theme: 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
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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