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Attack on the uncastled king: king to g2 (f1·5)

c9-10566
Puzzle rating: 920Theme: 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

21. Kxg2 Rxg1+ 22. Kxg1

Why it works

  • Great move! king to g2 keeps the pressure (+8.2).
  • Well found: king to g1 (+8.3).
  • You win a piece — the rook.
  • If instead Rxg1+, then Kxg1 and you win the rook.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #333.

Explore position #333

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