Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to g7 (h6·8)
c9-13385Puzzle 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
14. hxg7+ Kg8 15. gxh8=Q+ Kxh8 16. Qxf6+ Kg8 17. Qg7#
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to g7 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Spot on — pawn to h8 (#2).
- Precise: queen to f6 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to g7 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kg8, then gxh8=Q+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #193.
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