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

c9-13160
Puzzle rating: 970Theme: 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

16. Kh1 O-O-O 17. cxb5 Rdh8 18. Ba3

Why it works

  • Great move! king to h1 keeps the pressure (+4.4).
  • Spot on — pawn to b5 (+4.6).
  • A natural move: bishop to a3.
  • You reach a winning position (+4.7).
  • If instead dxc4, then Ba3 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #16.

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