Attack on the uncastled king: king to h1
c9-07672Puzzle rating: 780Theme: 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
11. Kxh1 Nc6 12. d4 Nxd4 13. Bg4
Why it works
- Great move! king to h1 keeps the pressure (+3.7).
- Spot on — pawn to d4 (+4.2).
- Precise: bishop to g4 is the top choice (+4.0).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Qf7, then Ne3 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #612.
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