Attack on the uncastled king: king to h1 (g1·3)
c9-16179Puzzle 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
20. Kh1 O-O 21. Bh5 Nf2+ 22. Rxf2
Why it works
- Great move! king to h1 keeps the pressure (+6.6).
- bishop to h5 develops smoothly.
- Strong! rook to f2 is the sharp choice (+7.3).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead O-O, then Bf3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #157.
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