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Attack on the uncastled king: king to h2 (g1·10)

c9-09794
Puzzle rating: 1870Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
a8b7c6d5e4f3g2h1
White to move — find the best continuation

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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.

Explore position #149

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