Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to h7
c9-02726Puzzle 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
8. gxh7 Kf7 9. h8=Q Bxg2+ 10. Kxg2
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to h7 keeps the pressure (#6).
- pawn to h8 develops smoothly.
- Precise: king to g2 is the top choice (#4).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Kf7, then Bh5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #65.
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