Attack on the uncastled king: king to g2 (f1·3)
c9-03362Puzzle rating: 1091Theme: 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
9. Kxg2 Qg4+ 10. Kf1 Qxh3+ 11. Ke2
Why it works
- Great move! king to g2 keeps the pressure (+4.4).
- king to f1 develops smoothly.
- Strong! king to e2 is the sharp choice (+4.5).
- You reach a winning position (+4.5).
- If instead Qg4+, then Kf1 and you win the bishop.
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