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Attack on the uncastled king: king to h1 (g1·4)

c9-11342
Puzzle rating: 1110Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
a8b7c6d5e4f3g2h1
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

15. Kh1 g6 16. dxc5

Why it works

  • Great move! king to h1 keeps the pressure (+2.7).
  • Spot on — pawn to c5 (+3.5).
  • You reach a winning position (+3.5).
  • If instead g6, then dxc5 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #916.

Explore position #916

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