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Attack on the uncastled king: king to f1 (e1·9)

c9-19448
Puzzle rating: 970Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
a8b7c6d5e4f3g2h1
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

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.

Explore position #86

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