Attack on the uncastled king: king to g1
c9-03052Puzzle rating: 1058Theme: 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
10. Kg1 Qd4+ 11. e3 Qxc4 12. b3
Why it works
- Great move! king to g1 keeps the pressure (+5.0).
- Well found: pawn to e3 (+5.7).
- Precise: pawn to b3 is the top choice (+5.4).
- You win decisive material (+5.4).
- If instead d5, then d4 and you stay on top.
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