Attack on the uncastled king: king to e1 (f1·5)
c9-20359Puzzle 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
20. Ke1 Nde6 21. gxf4 Rd8 22. Bxf3
Why it works
- Great move! king to e1 keeps the pressure (+4.8).
- Spot on — pawn to f4 (+5.4).
- Precise: bishop to f3 is the top choice (+5.2).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead Nde6, then gxf4 and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #599.
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