Attack on the uncastled king: king to h2 (g1·4)
c9-07209Puzzle rating: 1060Theme: 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
7. Kxh2 Ne6 8. e3 d6 9. Kg1
Why it works
- Great move! king to h2 keeps the pressure (+4.1).
- Spot on — pawn to e3 (+4.0).
- A natural move: king to g1.
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Rh8+, then Kg1 and you win the bishop.
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