Attack on the uncastled king: king to g2 (g1·5)
c9-06622Puzzle rating: 1081Theme: 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
13. Kxg2 Nc4 14. Nxc4 Qe4+ 15. Kf2
Why it works
- Great move! king to g2 keeps the pressure (+2.1).
- A brilliant blow: knight to c4, and you stand better (+1.9).
- Strong! king to f2 is the sharp choice (+1.9).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Nc4, then Nxc4 and you win the bishop.
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