Attack on the uncastled king: king to f2 (e1·17)
c9-24532Puzzle 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
18. Kf2 Rxg1 19. Kxg1 Be4 20. Qxf6
Why it works
- Great move! king to f2 keeps the pressure (+3.0).
- Well found: king to g1 (+3.1).
- Precise: queen to f6 is the top choice (+3.3).
- You reach a winning position (+3.3).
- If instead Rxg1, then Kxg1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #770.
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