Attack on the uncastled king: king to h1 (g2)
c9-02421Puzzle rating: 1066Theme: 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
7. Kh1 Nh3 8. Rf1 Qxc4 9. Be4
Why it works
- Great move! king to h1 keeps the pressure (+4.5).
- rook to f1 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: bishop to e4.
- You reach a winning position (+5.0).
- If instead g6, then e3 and you stay on top.
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