Attack on the uncastled king: king to g2 (f1·4)
c9-06088Puzzle rating: 1104Theme: 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. Kxg2 O-O 17. Bxe5 d4+ 18. Re4
Why it works
- Great move! king to g2 keeps the pressure (+1.9).
- Spot on — bishop to e5 (+1.9).
- A natural move: rook to e4.
- You reach a winning position (+2.0).
- If instead O-O, then Bxe5 and you stay on top.
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