Attack on the uncastled king: king to e2 (f1·3)
c9-05274Puzzle rating: 1056Theme: 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
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.
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