Attack on the uncastled king: king to g2 (g1·2)
c9-02730Puzzle rating: 1078Theme: 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
3. Kxg2 e5 4. Ng3 d5 5. Kh1
Why it works
- Great move! king to g2 keeps the pressure (+3.4).
- knight to g3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: king to h1.
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Ng6, then Ng3 and you win the bishop.
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