Attack on the uncastled king: king to f1 (e1·9)
c9-19448Puzzle 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
17. Kf1 Rg6 18. Qxh7 N6e5 19. d4
Why it works
- Great move! king to f1 keeps the pressure (+3.4).
- Spot on — queen to h7 (+3.6).
- A natural move: pawn to d4.
- You reach a winning position (+3.9).
- If instead Nb2, then Rb1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #86.
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