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Attack on the uncastled king: king to h2 (g1·5)

c9-10508
Puzzle rating: 970Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
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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

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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