Attack on the uncastled king: king to h2 (g1·5)
c9-10508Puzzle 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
20. Kh2 Qc3 21. Nxb6 Nb4 22. Bb3
Why it works
- Great move! king to h2 keeps the pressure (+5.1).
- Spot on — knight to b6 (+5.5).
- A natural move: bishop to b3.
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Qc3, then Nxb6 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #53.
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