Attack on the uncastled king: king to h2 (g1·10)
c9-09794Puzzle rating: 1870Theme: 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
22. Kxh2 Qb8+ 23. Kh3 g4+ 24. Bxg4
Why it works
- Best move. king to h2 is exactly what the engine plays (#5).
- king to h3 develops smoothly.
- Precise: bishop to g4 is the top choice (#4).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Qb8+, then Kh1 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #149.
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