Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to h7 (g6·4)
c9-11901Puzzle rating: 2120Theme: 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
21. gxh7+ Kh8 22. Nf6 axb4 23. Qg8+ Rxg8 24. hxg8=Q#
Why it works
- Best move. pawn to h7 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- knight to f6 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to g8 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. pawn to g8 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kh8, then Nf6 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #418.
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