Attack on the uncastled king: king to f2 (g1·11)
c9-27435Puzzle 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
9. Kxf2 Qxb5 10. Nd4 Qb6 11. Bg5 e5 12. Bxd8
Why it works
- Great move! king to f2 keeps the pressure (+2.5).
- knight to d4 develops smoothly.
- Precise: bishop to g5 is the top choice (+2.3).
- Brilliant! The bishop on d8 is a sacrifice that works — you stand better (+2.8).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Qxb5, then Nd4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #26.
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