Attack on the uncastled king: king to g2 (g1·6)
c9-08065Puzzle rating: 1079Theme: 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
6. Kxg2 O-O 7. e3 d5 8. Qe2
Why it works
- Great move! king to g2 keeps the pressure (+3.3).
- pawn to e3 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to e2 is the top choice (+3.3).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Ng5, then e3 and you win the bishop.
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