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Attack on the uncastled king: king to h1 (g1·3)

c9-16179
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

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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