Attack on the uncastled king: king to g2 (f1·8)
c9-12834Puzzle rating: 1110Theme: 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
12. Kg2 Bxg6 13. Kxg3
Why it works
- Great move! king to g2 keeps the pressure (+2.4).
- Well found: king to g3 (+2.3).
- You reach a winning position (+2.3).
- If instead Bxg6, then Kxg3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #124.
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