Attack on the uncastled king: king to e1 (f1·4)
c9-20062Puzzle rating: 970Theme: 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
14. Ke1 Nb6 15. Nxd8 Kxd8 16. Qb1
Why it works
- Great move! king to e1 keeps the pressure (+3.0).
- A brilliant blow: knight to d8, and you stand better (+2.9).
- A natural move: queen to b1.
- You reach a winning position (+2.9).
- If instead Nb6, then Nxd8 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #300.
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