Attack on the uncastled king: king to h2 (g1·2)
c9-03645Puzzle rating: 1068Theme: 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
16. Kh2 fxg3+ 17. Kh3 Qc8 18. e3
Why it works
- Great move! king to h2 keeps the pressure (+3.3).
- Spot on — king to h3 (+3.2).
- A natural move: pawn to e3.
- You reach a winning position (+3.2).
- If instead fxg3+, then Kh3 and you stay on top.
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