Attack on the uncastled king: king to g1 (f1·4)
c9-10408Puzzle rating: 970Theme: 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. Kg1 Ng4 12. h3 Bf6 13. hxg4
Why it works
- Great move! king to g1 keeps the pressure (+2.8).
- pawn to h3 develops smoothly.
- Precise: pawn to g4 is the top choice (+2.6).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead Ng4, then g3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #429.
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