Attack on the uncastled king: rook to g2 (g1·12)
c9-13646Puzzle 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
19. Rg2 Qh3 20. fxg4
Why it works
- Great move! rook to g2 keeps the pressure (+2.4).
- Spot on — pawn to g4 (+2.2).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Qh3, then fxg4 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #182.
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