Attack on the uncastled king: king to f2 (e1·3)
c9-03148Puzzle rating: 780Theme: 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 Qxc7 10. Ke1 Nf6 11. Qa4+
Why it works
- Great move! king to f2 keeps the pressure (+3.4).
- king to e1 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to a4 is the top choice (+3.0).
- You reach a winning position (+3.0).
- If instead Qxc7, then axb4 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #226.
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