Attack on the uncastled king: king to g2 (f1·6)
c9-10836Puzzle 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
16. Kg2 b4 17. Qb7 f6 18. Qf3
Why it works
- Great move! king to g2 keeps the pressure (+3.5).
- queen to b7 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: queen to f3.
- You reach a winning position (+3.8).
- If instead Bd8, then Qb7 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #81.
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