Attack on the uncastled king: king to h1 (g1·2)
c9-15558Puzzle rating: 970Theme: 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
15. Kh1 Nd8 16. Qb2 Qb8 17. a4
Why it works
- Great move! king to h1 keeps the pressure (+6.1).
- queen to b2 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: pawn to a4.
- You win decisive material (+6.2).
- If instead Nd8, then a4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #297.
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