Open in the appGet the app

Attack on the uncastled king: king to e2 (f1·3)

c9-05274
Puzzle rating: 1056Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
a8b7c6d5e4f3g2h1
White to move — find the best continuation

Solve in the app

The tactical motive

Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.

White to move — find the best continuation

Solution & explanation

Main line

18. Ke2 Re5 19. Rgg1 Nd5 20. Bh6+

Why it works

  • Great move! king to e2 keeps the pressure (+3.1).
  • rook to g1 develops smoothly.
  • Precise: bishop to h6 is the top choice (+3.1).
  • You reach a winning position (+3.1).
  • If instead Re5, then Rgg1 and you stay on top.

Similar puzzles

Free, no ads · Android 8.0+ · coming soon to Google Play

Embed

Copy this code to embed the board on your site: