Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to h4 (h2)
c9-10908Puzzle 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
18. h4 axb4 19. Bg2 bxc3 20. Ne3
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to h4 keeps the pressure (+2.4).
- bishop to g2 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: knight to e3.
- You reach a winning position (+2.5).
- If instead axb4, then Bg2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #439.
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