Attack on the uncastled king: king to e2 (f1·8)
c9-26320Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: 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
12. Kxe2 Qxd4 13. Bc3 Qf4 14. Qxb7 Nge7 15. Qxa8
Why it works
- Great move! king to e2 keeps the pressure (+4.1).
- Well found: bishop to c3 (+4.2).
- Precise: queen to b7 is the top choice (+4.5).
- Best move. queen to a8 is exactly what the engine plays (+4.7).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Qxd4, then Bc3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #520.
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